19 мар. 2019 г. · The Irish Wolfhound is taller than the Scottish Deerhound. The IW is, in fact, the tallest of the AKC breeds, standing at a minimum 32 inches .
What is difference between Scottish Deerhound and Irish Wolfhound?
Although both the IW and the Deerhound have wiry, hairy tails, the Irish Wolfhound has a long and slightly curved tail. The Scottish Deerhound, on the other hand, has a long, tapering tail that almost reaches the ground.
What dog is bigger than an Irish Wolfhound?
Overall Great Danes tend to be heavier than Irish wolfhounds, who are on average the taller of the two breeds. Individual variation between any two dogs makes comparisons nearly impossible except as breed averages.
Are the Irish Wolfhound and Scottish Deerhound related?
As their breed names suggest, the Scottish Deerhound and Irish Wolfhound both were bred to do roughly the same thing (hunt by sight), but for different prey and on different islands. They are each members of the hound group.
Why should I not buy an Irish Wolfhound?
If you are looking for a long-lived breed, the Irish Wolfhound is not for you. He lives roughly 6 to 8 years and his giant size predisposes him to many health problems. Irish Wolfhounds do not make good guard dogs although their size can be a deterrent to a would-be intruder.
