Belgian Tervuren vs Finnish Lapphund vs Irish Wolfhound Comparison

Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

Overall Winner

Belgian Tervuren

6/6

categories

Best for Apartments

Belgian Tervuren

3/5 · Acceptable

Easiest Grooming

🤝 Tie

Longest Lifespan

Belgian Tervuren

12-14 years

Easiest to Train

Belgian Tervuren

4.5/5 · Easy

Most Active

🤝 Tie

Best for First-Time Owners

🤝 Tie

6/6

100%

Belgian Tervuren

👑 Winner

3/6

50%

Finnish Lapphund

3/6

50%

Irish Wolfhound

* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.

Basic Info

Origin
Belgium
Finland
Ireland
Popularity
#103
#173
#73
Common Names & Aliases
Tervuren
SuomenlapinkoiraLapinkoira
Cu Faoil
Breed Classification
Purebred
Purebred
Purebred
Size Classification
Large
Medium
Giant
Weight Statistics
Male: 29-34 kg, Female: 27-32 kg
17-19 kg
40-69 kg
Average Weight
Male: 31.8 kg, Female: 29.5 kg
17.9 kg
54.4 kg
Height
Male: 61-66 cm, Female: 56-61 cm
Female: 41-47 cm, Male: 46-52 cm
71-90 cm
Average Height
Male: 63.5 cm, Female: 58.5 cm
Female: 41-47 cm, Male: 46-52 cm
80.5 cm
Intelligence Rating
4.5/5
2/5
3/5
Watchdog Rating
5/5
5/5
3/5
Training Difficulty
5/5
4/5
3/5
Territorial Protection
4/5
3/5
1/5
Price Range
$1200-$1400
$600-$800
$1800-$2000
Availability
4/5
4/5
5/5
Personality Traits
AlertEnergeticLoyalAttentiveIntelligentProtective
CalmFaithfulKeenCourageousFriendly
DignifiedLoyalSweetTemperedIntelligentGenerousPatientThoughtful
Sensitivity Level
4/5
4/5
3/5
Impulse to Wander or Roam
1/5
4/5
3/5
Prey Drive
4/5
4/5
5/5
Affection Level
4/5
5/5
5/5
Social Needs
4/5
3/5
3/5
Barking Frequency
5/5
5/5
2/5
Playful Nature
5/5
4/5
3/5
Apartment Adaptability
3/5
2/5
2/5
Lifestyle Adaptability
5/5
5/5
4/5
Alone Time Tolerance
Low
Moderate
Moderate
Bite Risk Assessment
Low
Low
Low
Mouthing Tendency
3/5
4/5
3/5
Bite Strength Rating
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Between 200 and 400 PSI
Above 400 PSI
Average Lifespan
12-14 years
11-15 years
6-10 years
Climate Tolerance
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Prefers cold weather
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
Health Concerns
3/5
2/5
5/5
Health Problems
Not available
Not available
BloatDilated CardiomyopathyDrug SensitivityElbow DysplasiaFibrocartilaginous Embolic MyelopathyHip DysplasiaLiver ShuntOsteochondrosis DissecansOsteosarcomaProgressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Vet Care Frequency
Average
Frequent
Rare
Energy Rating
5/5
5/5
2/5
Sleeping Need
2/5
1/5
4/5
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
5/5
5/5
3/5
Obesity Tendency
2/5
4/5
3/5
Food Consumption
2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
2 to 2.5 cup 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
Allergy Friendliness
No
No
No
Coat Colors
BrindleCreamFawnBlack
BrownTanBlondeCreamWolfSableBlack
CreamRedWheatenBlueGraySilverWhiteBlack
Grooming Requirements
3/5
5/5
3/5
Shedding Level
3/5
5/5
3/5
Drooling Tendency
1/5
1/5
1/5
Stinkiness Rating
Medium
Medium
Medium
Coat Characteristics
ThickDouble
Fluffy
RoughWiry
Bathing Needs
3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
8-12 weeks
Cat Friendly
2/5
3/5
3/5
Child Compatibility
4/5
5/5
4/5
Dog Friendly
3/5
5/5
5/5
Stranger Friendly
2/5
2/5
3/5
Office Friendly
No
No
No
Senior Citizens Friendly
Recommended
Highly Recommended
Recommended
Pet Compatibility
Below Average
Average
Average
Good For First Time Owners
Yes
Yes
Yes
Service Dog Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Therapy Work Suitability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Scent Detection Ability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Search & Rescue Potential
Not really
Not really
Not really
Maritime Work Ability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Draft Work Capability
Not really
Not really
Not really
Military Service Background
Not really
Not really
Not really
Puppy Litter Size
6-10 puppies
2-9 puppies
3-4 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
60-64 days
60-64 days
60-64 days
Breeding Frequency
Once a year.
Once a year.
Once a year.
AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Not recognized by FCI.
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Not available
Not available
American Canine RegistryAmerican Kennel ClubAmerica's Pet RegistryAustralian National Kennel CouncilCanadian Kennel ClubContinental Kennel ClubDog Registry of America Inc.Federation Cynologique InternationaleKennel Club of Great BritainNational Kennel ClubNew Zealand Kennel ClubNorth American Purebred Registry, Inc.United Kennel ClubAmerican Canine Association, Inc.Irish Wolfhound Club Of America
Winner / Best value