Irish Wolfhound vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Irish Wolfhounds to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1819 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Jack Russell Terrier
