Irish Wolfhound vs American Foxhound
Compare Irish Wolfhound and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Wolfhound
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Irish Wolfhound
American Foxhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 90 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
40 – 69 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
6 – 8 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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
American Foxhound
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 American Foxhound
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