Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Comparison – Which dog is better Hungarian Kuvasz or Cu Faoil?

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Name	Kuvasz	Irish Wolfhound
Origins	Hungary	Ireland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Hungarian Kuvasz	Cu Faoil
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Kuvasz and an Irish Wolfhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Giant	Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Kuvasz and an Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound? Is a Kuvasz taller than an Irish Wolfhound?	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Kuvasz and an Irish Wolfhound. Which breed costs more?	$500-$1200	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound?	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? 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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare training requirements.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare alertness levels.	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Kuvasz and an Irish Wolfhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound?	Sensitive: Kuvasz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound?	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound?	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
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Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare climate tolerances.	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 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Kuvasz and an Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is healthier?	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound?	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare activity levels.	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound?	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare daily food needs.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound? Compare breed colors.	White	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Kuvasz and an Irish Wolfhound? Compare fur types.	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Wiry Rough
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound? Do Kuvasz dogs shed more than Irish Wolfhound dogs?	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound? Can a Kuvasz and an Irish Wolfhound be friends? Do Kuvasz dogs get along with Irish Wolfhound dogs?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound?	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? 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: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? 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.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? 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: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? 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: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Kuvasz or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes 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 Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound. 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.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound. Which has larger litters?	8-12 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound. 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.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	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

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