Irish Wolfhound vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Kangal Dogs.
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Unspecified
Turkey
Origin Year
-700 BC
700 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
12-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
