Irish Wolfhound vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Miniature Poodles.
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
6-8 Years
14-15 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1700 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
14-15 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Irish Wolfhound
Miniature Poodle
