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Name	Irish Wolfhound	Kuvasz	Kumaon Mastiff
Origins	Ireland	Hungary	India
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cu Faoil	Hungarian Kuvasz	Bulli Indian Mastiff Cypro Kukur
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	Giant	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kuvasz? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff weight comparison:	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	150-180 pounds (67.5-81 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	165 pounds (74 kg)
Height Which is taller, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff height comparison:	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	21-26 inches (53-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2000	$500-$1200	$1000-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Average: The Kumaon Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff intelligence:	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff trainability comparison.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Protective Loyal Aggressive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Kuvasz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff 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: Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff?	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Kumaon Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff social needs comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are known to be antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Kumaon Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Kumaon Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Kumaon Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	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.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kumaon Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kumaon Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff?	Very healthy dog breed.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Kumaon Mastiff is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Kumaon Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Irish Wolfhound, Kuvasz and Kumaon Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kumaon Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff?	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.	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	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	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Kumaon Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff coat comparison:	Wiry Rough	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Soft
Colors What are the original Irish Wolfhound, Kuvasz and Kumaon Mastiff color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	White	Black White Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Kumaon Mastiff requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or {name3 shedding:	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Kumaon Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	The Kumaon Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff?	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Kumaon Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff?	Yes Irish Wolfhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Kumaon Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Irish Wolfhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kumaon Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kumaon Mastiffs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Irish Wolfhound or Kuvasz or Kumaon Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff?	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kumaon Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Irish Wolfhound and Kuvasz and Kumaon Mastiff have?	3-4 puppies	8-12 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Irish Wolfhound vs Kuvasz vs Kumaon Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	No data available

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