Breed comparison
Great Pyrenees vs Irish Wolfhound
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Irish Wolfhound5Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs4
3Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
3Trainability3
3Mental stimulation needs3
3Adaptability3
5Watchdog / protective5
3Barking1
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
3Drooling2
The biggest differences
- Barking: the Great Pyrenees scores 3 out of 5, the Irish Wolfhound 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Great Pyrenees if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close. Pick the Irish Wolfhound if you want a quieter dog, you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.