Irish Wolfhound vs Rottweiler
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Rottweilers.
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-11 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Unspecified
Germany
Origin Year
-700 BC
100 AD
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Energy Level
Medium
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium to High
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
8-11 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Irish Wolfhound
Rottweiler
