Irish Wolfhound vs Otterhound
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Otterhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Otterhounds.
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-13 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
80-115 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-700 BC
1200 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-13 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Irish Wolfhound
Otterhound
