Irish Wolfhound vs Old English Sheepdog

Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Old English Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Old English Sheepdogs.

Irish Wolfhound vs Old English Sheepdog
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
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General Details
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-11 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1800 AD
Temperament
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-11 Years
Health Concerns
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteosarcoma
Drug sensitivity
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Liver shunt
Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Heat intolerance
Diabetes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Irish Wolfhound
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brindle
Brindle
Cream
Cream
Gray
Gray
Gray and Brindle
Gray and Brindle
Red
Red
Red and Brindle
Red and Brindle
Silver
Silver
Wheaten
Wheaten
White
White
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue and White
Blue and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Brown
Brown
Gray
Gray
Gray and White
Gray and White
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