Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Cu Faoil or Yorkie?

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Name	Irish Wolfhound	Yorkshire Terrier
Origins	Ireland	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	73	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cu Faoil	Yorkie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Is the Irish Wolfhound bigger than the Yorkshire Terrier breed? Is an Irish Wolfhound smaller than a Yorkshire Terrier?	Giant	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier weight comparison:	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)
Height Which is taller, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Is an Irish Wolfhound taller than a Yorkshire Terrier?	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Irish Wolfhound and Yorkshire Terrier?	$1800-$2000	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier?	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier smarter? Which is best? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? 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.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier?	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier social needs comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier 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.	Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is an Irish Wolfhound more dangerous than a Yorkshire Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Very healthy dog breed.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Wolfhound and Yorkshire Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Irish Wolfhound and Yorkshire Terrier?	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	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.

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Does the Irish Wolfhound breed eat more than the Yorkshire Terrier breed?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup 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 Yorkshire Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry Rough	Fine
Colors What are the original Irish Wolfhound and Yorkshire Terrier color? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier color comparison:	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Black Tan Blue Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? Do Irish Wolfhound dogs shed more than Yorkshire Terrier dogs?	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Yorkshire Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Good With Comparison

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

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Wolfhound or Yorkshire Terrier? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier?	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier 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.
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.

Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Irish Wolfhound and Yorkshire Terrier have? Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier litter size comparison:	3-4 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Irish Wolfhound vs Yorkshire Terrier 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 1885 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 Toy Terriers 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

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