Irish Wolfhound
- Character: Lively character, gentle and composed
- Type: Large dog
- Production Place: Ireland
- Weight: 40-55kg
- Life Span: 6-8 years
- Behoof: Working Dog Companion Dog
Originated in 100 BC. It is a true giant dog, the tallest dog in the world. Originally this dog was used by the Celts for wolf hunting, later this noble dog was transported to Ireland by the Romans, and in the second half of the 19th century, applying modern dogs that are related to the ancient wolf hunting dogs by blood, people successfully bred the present breed. Because this dog is both gentle and loyal, they are now an excellent companion and a faithful watchdog.
His appearance is generally similar to that of the Reintel with a very mixed coat; the body structure is sturdy and very muscular, thus showing an elegant posture. The structure is strong and stable, showing strength, activity, courage and proportionality. The Irish Wolfhound is huge in size and majestic in overall appearance, and is a tall, running hound. The Irish Wolfhound's distinctive features are a combination of strength and agility, and a keen, pleasing eye. The head is too light or too heavy, with excessive rounded arches of the front bones; ears that are too large and lie flat on the sides of the face; a short neck; a flabby throat; a chest that is too narrow or too wide; a sunken or collapsed back, with a too straight back; sloping front limbs ; excessively sloping gums; twisted paws; open toes; excessively curled tail; weak hindquarters, generalized muscles; body too short Lips and noseglasses are liver colored or lack pigmentation. Irish Wolfhounds are lively, gentle and calm, rarely heard to bark, and mostly do not get into trouble. Originally used for wolf hunting, the Irish Wolfhound is now used as a companion animal. It is a very qualified companion dog, patient with children, neither suspicious nor aggressive.
Irish Wolfhounds are interested in many things when they are young, but they do not need special training to grow up with a variety of talents. It can be considered a very easy dog to raise. Generally speaking, males will have a more stable personality than females."
The Irish Wolfhound has an intelligent and kind personality, a very trustworthy breed with a robust and muscular body structure that likes to run around, while requiring very open spaces. This dog is as active as a small dog, and since breeders are eager for this breed to improve into a larger wolfhound breed, future breeds are likely to be in the 81 to 86 cm range.
Smart, kind and trustworthy, reassuring with children. A muscular, lanky Irish Wolfhound that likes to run around and needs a very spacious space. The activity level is the same as a small dog breeders want this dog to improve into a larger wolfhound breed. So when you are considering a large dog that will not attack people, the Irish Wolfhound is preferred.