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Name	Irish Wolfhound	Vizsla	Whippet
Origins	Ireland	Hungary	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	73	30	61
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cu Faoil	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla	Snap Dog English Whippet
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet?	Giant	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Vizsla? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet weight comparison:	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet height comparison:	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$800-$1200	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet?	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. 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 Vizsla vs Whippet trainability comparison.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Whippet 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 Vizsla or Whippet?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? 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.	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet
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.	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet 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 Vizsla vs Whippet?	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet social needs comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet 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.	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Whippet 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 Vizsla vs Whippet Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet playfulness comparison:	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet?	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. 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 Vizsla or Whippet?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Whippet breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet 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.	Vizsla dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Whippet 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 Vizsla or Whippet?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Vizsla 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet 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 Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease
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).	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Wolfhound, Vizsla and Whippet breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet?	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.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet energy level comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet?	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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 Vizsla vs Whippet weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet coat comparison:	Wiry Rough	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Fine Short Close in texture
Colors What are the original Irish Wolfhound, Vizsla and Whippet color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet grooming comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or {name3 shedding:	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet 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 Vizsla or Whippet?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet 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 Vizsla vs Whippet?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low 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 Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Whippet 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 Vizsla or Whippet?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Wolfhound or Vizsla or Whippet?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet?	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet 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 Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Whippet 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.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.

Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet 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 Vizsla or Whippet? 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.	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 Vizsla vs Whippet?	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet 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 Vizsla vs Whippet 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 Vizsla and Whippet have?	3-4 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Irish Wolfhound vs Vizsla vs Whippet 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 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Hound 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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