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Name	Irish Wolfhound	Airedale Terrier	Chihuahua
Origins	Ireland	England	Mexico
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	73	55	32
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cu Faoil	Bingley Terrier Irish Red Terrier Waterside Terrier	Csivava Chihuahueño
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Giant	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Airedale Terrier? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua weight comparison:	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg)	2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	4 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua height comparison:	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Airedale Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Chihuahua is quite easy to get.

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Airedale Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua trainability comparison.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Chihuahua dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Playful Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Outgoing Obedient Loyal Adaptable Brave Balanced	Alert Courageous Intelligent Quick Devoted Lively
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Chihuahua dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua?	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Airedale Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Chihuahua dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua social needs comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Chihuahua dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Airedale Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Chihuahua dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua playfulness comparison:	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Chihuahuas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Airedale Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Chihuahua is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Airedale Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Chihuahua breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Airedale Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chihuahua dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Chihuahua dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Airedale Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Chihuahua bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Airedale Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Chihuahua has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua mouthiness comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Chihuahua dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Very healthy dog breed.	Airedale Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Chihuahuas are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Umbilical Hernias Von Willebrand's Disease	Collapsed Trachea Heart Murmurs Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Hydrocephalus Hypoglycemia Shivering
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Airedale Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Chihuahua should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Wolfhound, Airedale Terrier and Chihuahua breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Airedale Terrier: 11 years	14-18 years The average lifespan of Chihuahua: 16 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua energy level comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Chihuahua dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Airedale Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Chihuahua dogs exercise need is very minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Airedale Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Chihuahua dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Airedale Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Chihuahua has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua coat comparison:	Wiry Rough	Wiry Dense Rough	Fine
Colors What are the original Irish Wolfhound, Airedale Terrier and Chihuahua color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Black Tan Grizzle	Black Tan Red Cream Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua grooming comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Airedale Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Airedale Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Chihuahua dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Airedale Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Chihuahua has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Airedale Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chihuahua is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Airedale Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Chihuahua dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Chihuahua dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Airedale Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Chihuahua dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Airedale Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Chihuahua dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Airedale Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chihuahua is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Airedale Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chihuahuas are not recommended for elderly people.

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Wolfhound or Airedale Terrier or Chihuahua? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua?	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Airedale Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chihuahua breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Irish Wolfhound and Airedale Terrier and Chihuahua have?	3-4 puppies	7-9 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Irish Wolfhound vs Airedale Terrier vs Chihuahua Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Chihuahueno section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Irish Wolfhound Club Of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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