Irish Wolfhound vs Afghan Hound
Compare Irish Wolfhound and Afghan Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Wolfhound
VS
Afghan Hound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Irish Wolfhound
Afghan Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 90 cm
63 – 74 cm
Weight
40 – 69 kg
26 – 34 kg
Life expectancy
6 – 8 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
1/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Irish Wolfhound
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Afghan Hound
Great with kids
High energy
Quiet
Stubborn
Large
Summary
About Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds are giant, tall hounds with a strong yet graceful build and a rough, weather‑resistant coat. Calm, gentle and sensitive, they are low‑key indoors but need steady exercise and space. They have notable health risks and a relatively short lifespan, so careful breeding and care are vital.
About Afghan Hound
Ancient sighthound with tall, elegant build and long silky coat needing frequent grooming. Aloof with strangers but affectionate with family, independent and sensitive to harsh handling. Requires calm, positive training, secure exercise, and careful health and coat care.
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