Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Irish Wolfhound Versus Labrador Retriever: Introduction
- Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever: Overview
- Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever
- The Similarities Between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever
- Size (Weight and Height) of Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever
- Lifespan of Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever
- Temperament of the Irish Wolfhound Versus the Labrador Retriever
- Price of Irish Wolfhound versus Price of Labrador Retriever
- Adopting the Irish Wolfhound versus Adopting the Labrador Retriever
- The Intelligence of the Irish Wolfhound versus the Intelligence of the Labrador Retriever
- The Popularity of Irish Wolfhound versus Popularity of Labrador Retriever
- Health Problems of Irish Wolfhound versus Health Problems of Labrador Retriever
- Tolerates Being Alone: Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever
- Do Irish Wolfhounds shed more than Labrador Retrievers?
- Which one drools more, the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever?
- Does the Irish Wolfhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Labrador Retriever?
- Do Irish Wolfhounds Bark and Howl? What about Labrador Retrievers?
- Can Irish Wolfhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Irish Wolfhound vs. Labrador Retriever
- Can Irish Wolfhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever?
- Are Irish Wolfhounds good family dogs? What about Labrador Retrievers?
- How Kid-friendly are Irish Wolfhounds and Labrador Retrievers?
- Is the Irish Wolfhound Easier to Train than the Labrador Retriever?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Irish Wolfhound
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Labrador Retriever
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?
Irish Wolfhound Versus Labrador Retriever: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Irish Wolfhound and for the Labrador Retriever. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever.
Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever: Overview
A very important difference between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Irish Wolfhound is a giant-sized dog while the Labrador Retriever is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Irish Wolfhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the Labrador Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Irish Wolfhound to the Labrador Retriever based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever
| Factor | Irish Wolfhound | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 115 to 180 pounds | 55 to 80 pounds |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 32 to 35 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 6 to 8 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Average Lifespan | 7.0 years | 11.0 years |
| Average Price | $1930 | $1290 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2400 | $850 – $1500 |
| Temperament Score | 90.1 percent | 92.2 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 73 | 1 |
| Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) | 41 | 7 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Irish Wolfhound in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Labrador Retriever. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Irish Wolfhound is 82 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Labrador Retriever is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Irish Wolfhound is a better pet than the Labrador Retriever. So, you should get the Irish Wolfhound!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever
Below is a list of where the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever are most different:
The Similarities Between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever
The Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever.
Irish Wolfhounds weigh 115 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Irish Wolfhounds are 32 to 35 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Labrador Retrievers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Labrador Retrievers are 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever
The lifespan of Irish Wolfhounds is between 6 to 8 years. The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhounds is 7.0 years.
The lifespan of Labrador Retrievers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Labrador Retrievers is 11.0 years.
Labrador Retrievers live longer than Irish Wolfhounds.
Temperament of the Irish Wolfhound Versus the Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever has a better temperament than the Irish Wolfhound.
This is because the temperament score for the Labrador Retriever is 92.2 percent while the temperament score for the Irish Wolfhound is 90.1 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 90.1 percent, the Irish Wolfhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 92.2 percent, the Labrador Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever by measuring the temperaments of 101 Irish Wolfhounds and 842 Labrador Retrievers.
Price of Irish Wolfhound versus Price of Labrador Retriever
The average price of the Irish Wolfhound puppy is $1930. The price of the Irish Wolfhound typically ranges from $1500 – $2400. However, the price of a Irish Wolfhound can be as low as $720 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 91 Irish Wolfhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Labrador Retriever puppy is $1290. The price of the Labrador Retriever typically ranges from $850 – $1500. However, the price of the Labrador Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1413 Labrador Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Irish Wolfhound is more expensive than the Labrador Retriever.
| Irish Wolfhound | Labrador Retriever | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1930 | $1290 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2400 | $850 to $1500 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Irish Wolfhound and Labrador Retriever. For different price points, the charts show how many Irish Wolfhound puppies or how many Labrador Retriever puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Irish Wolfhounds. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Labrador Retrievers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Irish Wolfhound puppy or the Labrador Retriever puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Adopting the Irish Wolfhound versus Adopting the Labrador Retriever
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Irish Wolfhounds and many Labrador Retrievers are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Irish Wolfhound named Tex that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Irish Wolfhounds like Tex on pefinder.com.
Also, like Irish Wolfhounds, Labrador Retrievers are also available for adoption. For example, Bandit is a Male Labrador Retriever that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Labrador Retrievers like Bandit that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Action Jackson is the name of another Irish Wolfhound (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.
You can find more Irish Wolfhounds and Labrador Retrievers that are available for adoption on petfinder.
The Intelligence of the Irish Wolfhound versus the Intelligence of the Labrador Retriever
| Irish Wolfhound | Labrador Retriever | |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Rank | 41 out of 130 dog breeds | 7 out of 130 dog breeds |
| Trainability | Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions | Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions |
Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.
According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.
This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.
To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.
Prof. Coren found that the Irish Wolfhound has an obedience intelligence rank of 41 out of 130 dog breeds. The Irish Wolfhound belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Irish Wolfhounds tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.
The Labrador Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 7 out of 130 dog breeds. The Labrador Retriever belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Labrador Retrievers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.
The Labrador Retriever is more intelligent than the Irish Wolfhound.
However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.
The Popularity of Irish Wolfhound versus Popularity of Labrador Retriever
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Labrador Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Irish Wolfhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Labrador Retriever is 1 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Irish Wolfhound is 73 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Irish Wolfhound
Popularity of Labrador Retriever
| Year | Irish Wolfhound Popularity Rank | Labrador Retriever Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 73 | 1 |
| 2014 | 72 | 1 |
| 2015 | 69 | 1 |
| 2016 | 73 | 1 |
| 2017 | 73 | 1 |
| 2018 | 76 | 1 |
| 2019 | 76 | 1 |
| 2020 | 74 | 1 |
Health Problems of Irish Wolfhound versus Health Problems of Labrador Retriever
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Labrador Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the Irish Wolfhound.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Labrador Retriever than for the Irish Wolfhound.
5 health tests are recommended for Irish Wolfhound while 8 tests are recommended for the Labrador Retriever.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Irish Wolfhounds and in Labrador Retrievers.
Irish Wolfhound Health Problems
Irish Wolfhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Irish Wolfhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Irish Wolfhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Irish Wolfhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Irish Wolfhounds for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Irish Wolfhounds here.
Labrador Retriever Health Problems
Labrador Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Labrador Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Labrador Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Labrador Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Labrador Retrievers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Labrador Retrievers here.
More Discussions on Health Problems in Irish Wolfhounds and Labrador Retrievers
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Irish Wolfhound Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.
This is because the Irish Wolfhound ranks 11 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 682 Irish Wolfhounds, 12 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Irish Wolfhounds, and how common these diseases are in Irish Wolfhounds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Labrador Retriever Breed is Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems.
This is because the Labrador Retriever ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 87 Labrador Retrievers, 0 of them had Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems.
The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Labrador Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Labrador Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:
The table below lists the common health problems in Irish Wolfhound and in Labrador Retriever and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever:
| Disease | Irish Wolfhound Rank | Labrador Retriever Rank |
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| Congenital Cardiac problems | 11 out of 159 dog breeds | 66 out of 159 dog breeds |
| Advanced Cardiac problems | 12 out of 71 dog breeds | 29 out of 71 dog breeds |
| Elbow problems | 34 out of 144 dog breeds | 41 out of 144 dog breeds |
| Eyes problems | 50 out of 182 dog breeds | 119 out of 182 dog breeds |
| Hips problems | 164 out of 198 dog breeds | 103 out of 198 dog breeds |
| Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems | Not Common | 1 out of 1 dog breeds |
| D Locus problems | Not Common | 1 out of 3 dog breeds |
| Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis problems | Not Common | 1 out of 1 dog breeds |
| Copper Toxicosis problems | Not Common | 2 out of 2 dog breeds |
| Exercise Induced Collapse problems | Not Common | 3 out of 6 dog breeds |
| Legg-Calve-Perthes problems | Not Common | 8 out of 40 dog breeds |
| Shoulder problems | Not Common | 13 out of 22 dog breeds |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems | Not Common | 16 out of 32 dog breeds |
| Dentition Database problems | Not Common | 25 out of 49 dog breeds |
| Degenerative Myelopathy problems | Not Common | 39 out of 70 dog breeds |
| Thyroid problems | Not Common | 76 out of 115 dog breeds |
| Patella problems | Not Common | 78 out of 145 dog breeds |
*To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.
Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever
Irish Wolfhounds do not like to be left alone.
Labrador Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Do Irish Wolfhounds shed more than Labrador Retrievers?
Irish Wolfhounds shed moderately.
Labrador Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever
Irish Wolfhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.
Labrador Retrievers drool moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever?
Irish Wolfhounds are moderately easy to groom.
Labrador Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Does the Irish Wolfhound Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Labrador Retriever?
Irish Wolfhounds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Labrador Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Irish Wolfhounds Bark and Howl? What about Labrador Retrievers?
Irish Wolfhounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Labrador Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Irish Wolfhounds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Irish Wolfhounds can very well tolerate cold weather.
Labrador Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Irish Wolfhound vs. Labrador Retriever
Irish Wolfhounds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Labrador Retrievers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Irish Wolfhounds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Irish Wolfhounds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Labrador Retrievers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever?
Irish Wolfhounds get along very well with other dogs.
Labrador Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Irish Wolfhounds good family dogs? What about Labrador Retrievers?
Irish Wolfhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Labrador Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Irish Wolfhounds and Labrador Retrievers?
Irish Wolfhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Labrador Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Irish Wolfhound Easier to Train than the Labrador Retriever?
Irish Wolfhounds are fairly easy to train.
Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Is the Irish Wolfhound Better for Apartment Owners than the Labrador Retriever?
Irish Wolfhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
Labrador Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Irish Wolfhound or the Labrador Retriever?
Irish Wolfhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Labrador Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Irish Wolfhound
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Irish Wolfhound that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Irish Wolfhound:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Labrador Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Labrador Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Labrador Retriever:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Irish Wolfhound and how the Labrador Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Irish Wolfhound and of the Labrador Retriever to other breeds:
Irish Wolfhound Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Labrador Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Conclusion: Irish Wolfhound versus Labrador Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Irish Wolfhound and the Labrador Retriever better suits you and your family.