Comparison: Deerhound and Irish Wolfhound

Deerhound and Irish Wolfhound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Deerhound	Irish Wolfhound
FCI group	10. Sighthounds	10. Sighthounds
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Ireland
Category	–	Giant
Height at withers	–	71–86 cm
Weight	36.5–45.5 kg	40–55 kg
Life span	–	6–8 years
Recognition features	Resembles a rough-coated greyhound of larger size and bone Harsh, wiry coat about 8 to 10 cm long, softer on head, breast and belly, with moustache and some beard Small, soft ears folded back in repose, black nose and eye rims, long tail reaching almost to the ground	Rough, wiry coat, most often grey Over 79 cm tall Long head and strong tail
Coat	Shaggy but not over-coated; thick, close-lying, ragged, harsh or crisp to the touch; a woolly coat is highly undesirable. Colours: dark blue-grey, darker and lighter greys or brindles, yellows, sandy-red or red fawns with black points; a white chest, white toes and a slight white tip to the stern are permissible, a white blaze or collar is not.	Rough, harsh coat.
Purpose	A racing dog, hunting dog (red deer) and companion.	An ancient Irish hunting dog used for wolves and deer; one of the tallest dog breeds.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.