Irish Wolfhound vs Norfolk Terrier
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Norfolk Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Norfolk Terriers.
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
6-8 Years
13-18 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
10-11 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1932 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Medium to High
None
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
13-18 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Norfolk Terrier
