General Description: Massive muscular dog with a wiry coat Height: 66 - 95 cm Weight: 36 - 54 kg Colour: Black, white, red, fawn, grey and brindle Hound group Temperament The Irish Wolfhound is a true gentle giant. They are very calm and affectionate. This trustworthy breed is very reliable around children and also gets on very well with other dogs. They are not naturally a guard dog but will often deter unwanted guests with their size alone. They tend to greet everyone as a friend and are extremely affectionate. They are often slow to mature and sometimes take two years before they are fully grown. It is advised to train the dog not to pull on the lead when they are young and before they grow too strong. The Irish Wolfhound is a quiet breed that needs plenty of space (they can be clumsy).Apartment style life is not recommended. Exercise The Irish Wolfhound can be lazy and only needs a reasonable amount of exercise. A daily walk for around 40 – 50 minutes is sufficient. Grooming A weekly groom with a firm bristle brush is recommended as the coat can become matted. Trim around the eyes and ears with blunt nosed scissors. Health The Irish wolf hound is generally of very good health but like most giant dogs can be prone to heart disease and can also suffer from eye problems and hip dysplasia. Life Expectancy 6 – 8 years History The Irish wolf hound was brought back from the brink of extinction about 50years ago by a British army officer who saw their potential for rescue work. The breed was revitalised and development started by crossing them with Great Danes and Deerhounds. The Irish Wolfhound was so successful at hunting, that wild wolves have now disappeared completely from the British Isles. This breed has ancestry links with the Cu, a massive shaggy coated dog used for hunting wild boar and wolves. Irish Wolfhounds were often given as gifts amongst royalty. Today, this gently giant is mainly used as a great family companion.
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