Whippet vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare Whippet and Irish Wolfhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Whippet
VS
Irish Wolfhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Whippet
Irish Wolfhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
10 – Sighthounds
10 – Sighthounds
Height
44 – 51 cm
71 – 90 cm
Weight
9 – 19 kg
40 – 69 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
6 – 8 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
1/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
Whippet
Low grooming
Medium
Irish Wolfhound
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Summary
About Whippet
Medium sighthound combining racing speed with calm companionship. Sleek, lean and Greyhound‑like, with a short, easy‑care coat but little weather protection. Sensitive, gentle and people‑oriented, it needs kind training, safe chances to sprint, soft warm bedding and a stable, quiet home.
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.
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