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Name	Irish Wolfhound	American Staghound	Black Mouth Cur
Origins	Ireland	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cu Faoil	Staghound	American Black Mouth Cur East Texas Cur Yellow Black Mouth Southern Cur
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Giant	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or American Staghound? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur weight comparison:	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 55-90 pounds (25-41 kg), Female: 45-85 pounds (20-39 kg)	45-95 pounds (20-43 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 72.5 pounds (33 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur height comparison:	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 26-32 inches (66-81 cm), Female: 24-29 inches (61-74 cm)	16-25 inches (40-64 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (67.5 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$800-$1000	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Black Mouth Cur is a commonly available dog breed.

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur trainability comparison.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are 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 American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Staghound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? 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.	American Staghound dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Courageous Affectionate Tenacious Calm	Active Protective Loyal Kind Trainable Fearless
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur?	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Staghound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Black Mouth Cur dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur social needs comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	American Staghound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	American Staghound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	American Staghound 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.	Black Mouth Cur dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur playfulness comparison:	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: American Staghounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Black Mouth Cur is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur?	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The American Staghound barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally. 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 American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the American Staghound breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black Mouth Cur breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur 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.	Average: American Staghound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Black Mouth Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Black Mouth Cur 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.

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staghound bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Mouth Cur bite force: The Strongest.
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 American Staghound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur mouthiness comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Staghound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur?	Very healthy dog breed.	American Staghounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Black Mouth Curs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Bloat Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma	Ear Infections
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 American Staghound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Black Mouth Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Wolfhound, American Staghound and Black Mouth Cur breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of American Staghound: 11 years	12-18 years The average lifespan of Black Mouth Cur: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The American Staghound 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.

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The American Staghound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Low to Average: The Black Mouth Cur has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur coat comparison:	Wiry Rough	Rough Smooth	Smooth
Colors What are the original Irish Wolfhound, American Staghound and Black Mouth Cur color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Black Blue White Brown Yellow Brindle	Black Red Brown Fawn Yellow Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur grooming comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The American Staghound requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or {name3 shedding:	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Staghound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are low shedders. 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 American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The American Staghound has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black Mouth Cur has an average 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 American Staghound is an average drooler. See more.	The Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	American Staghound dogs are generally with other pets.	Black Mouth Cur dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Staghound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Black Mouth Cur 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 American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Staghound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Staghound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Wolfhound or American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Staghound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur?	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No American Staghound dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Black Mouth Cur 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 American Staghound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Mouth Cur 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.	American Staghounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Black Mouth Curs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur 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 American Staghound or Black Mouth Cur? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur?	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Staghound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Black Mouth Cur 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 American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur 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 American Staghound and Black Mouth Cur have?	3-4 puppies	3-5 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Irish Wolfhound vs American Staghound vs Black Mouth Cur Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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