Irish Wolfhound vs Šarplaninac
Compare the Irish Wolfhound to the Šarplaninac. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Irish Wolfhounds and Šarplaninacs.
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-14 Years
Height
32-35 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
90-180 Pounds
66-125 Pounds
Intelligence
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Origin Country
Unspecified
Serbia
Origin Year
-700 BC
-300 BC
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium to High
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
11-14 Years
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Irish Wolfhound
Sarplaninac
