Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Comparison – Which dog is better Cu Faoil or Poacher's Dog?

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Name	Irish Wolfhound	Lurcher
Origins	Ireland	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher. What other names are these breeds known by?	Cu Faoil	Poacher's Dog Long Haired Lurcher
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Irish Wolfhound and a Lurcher. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Irish Wolfhound and a Lurcher. Which breed is heavier?	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher? Is an Irish Wolfhound taller than a Lurcher?	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	22-28 inches (55-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	25 inches (63 cm)

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Irish Wolfhound and a Lurcher. Which breed costs more?	$1800-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher?	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.

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare training requirements.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Lurcher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare alertness levels.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Lurcher dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare territorial behaviors.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Lurcher dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Irish Wolfhound and a Lurcher. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Funny Loving Affectionate
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher?	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher?	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Lurcher 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 Lurcher social needs comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Lurcher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Lurcher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Lurcher 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 Lurcher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Lurcher barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Lurchers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Lurcher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare adaptability levels.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Lurcher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher?	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.

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lurcher has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Lurcher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Lurcher bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare average lifespans.	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Lurcher: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare climate tolerances.	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Irish Wolfhound and a Lurcher. Which breed is healthier?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Lurcher is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher?	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Lurcher should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher 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

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare activity levels.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Lurcher 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 Lurcher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Lurcher dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher?	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Lurcher 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 Lurcher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Lurcher has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Any
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Lurcher requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare drooling amounts.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lurcher is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lurcher has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Irish Wolfhound and a Lurcher? Compare fur types.	Wiry Rough	Thick Smooth Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare bathing frequencies.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher? Do Irish Wolfhound dogs shed more than Lurcher dogs?	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Lurcher dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare kid-friendliness.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lurcher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Lurcher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Lurcher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Lurcher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Wolfhound or Lurcher? Can an Irish Wolfhound and a Lurcher be friends? Do Irish Wolfhound dogs get along with Lurcher dogs?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Lurcher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher?	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lurcher 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 Lurcher 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.	Lurchers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Lurcher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Irish Wolfhound or a Lurcher? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher. Which has stronger military background?	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 Lurcher Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher. Which has larger litters?	3-4 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Lurcher Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Irish Wolfhound and Lurcher. Which is more widely recognized?	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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