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15 Points From The History Of The Irish Wolfhound

Published: Aug 17, 2019 · Modified: Nov 4, 2021 by Olena Prokopchuk · This post may contain affiliate links

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Has Irish Wolfhound caught your attention? Why wouldn't it? Aside from their unusual looks, they are one of the oldest breeds in the world, the national pride of Ireland, and they were bred for hunting for wolves, hares, wild bores, and deer.

If you want to know more about the history of Irish Wolfhound, here are 15 points.

#1 The history of the Irish Wolfhound begins more than 2500 years ago.
An Irish Wolfhound standing up against the woman while getting the banana on her hand
#2 In ancient times, when breeding dogs, they attached great importance not to the appearance of the dog, but to its strength, endurance, speed and other working qualities.
An Irish Wolfhound puppy lying on the ground with dirt on its nose
#3 Therefore, in the old days, Irish Wolfhounds had different quality of wool and any possible colors.
An Irish Wolfhound puppy sitting on the bed
#4 A very tough coat, characteristic of modern Wolfhounds, formed spontaneously, possibly due to the difficult climatic conditions of Ireland.
An Irish Wolfhound smelling the flowers in the garden
#5 The ancient Romans brought giant “bearded” fearless dogs from the British Isles to use in animal fights.
A black and white photo of a Irish Wolfhound lying on the couch
#6 The image of the Wolfhound adorned the armor of Irish knights in the Middle Ages.
close up photo of the eyes of an Irish Wolfhound
#7 In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Irish Wolfhounds acquired tremendous value, they were exported to England and other countries, presented as gifts to high-ranking persons.
An Irish Wolfhound lying on the floor with its tongue out
#8 These dogs were appreciated not only for their gigantic size, strength and courage, they were indispensable when hunting for the worst enemies of people – wolves.
An Irish Wolfhound standing on the ground while looking sideways
#9 However, by the end of the 18th century, when the last wolf was killed on the British Isles, the glory of Wolfhounds gradually faded.
An Irish Wolfhound standing on the field of grass while panting with its tongue out
#10 This led to the fact that, after centuries, the true representatives of the breed practically disappeared.
An Irish Wolfhound running in the field of grass while smiling
#11 The revival of the breed is associated with the name of R. D. Richardson, who, using almost the last representatives of the Irish Wolfhounds, began breeding these dogs. In parallel, he made tremendous efforts to arouse interest in the unique ancient breed.
An Irish Wolfhound puppy lying on the grass under the sun
#12 In 1885, Captain George Graham founded the Irish Wolfhound Club in Ireland.
An Irish Wolfhound lying on the grass with a piece of bine in its front legs
#13 A drawing of a wolfhound adorns coins, stamps, and porcelain.
An Irish Wolfhound puppy lying on the field of grass
#14 Since 1908, Irish Wolfhounds have become an indispensable attribute of the Irish Guard “Leaf clover” in London, they have a special uniform and accompany all official events with the participation of the guards.
A damp Irish Wolfhound standing on the rocks with water in the forest
#15 Today, Irish Wolfhounds are widespread in Europe, and these magnificent dogs are gradually winning the hearts of those who need a good and reliable friend.

An Irish Wolfhound puppy sitting on the ground in the forest while staring

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