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15 Things You Should Know About Irish Wolfhounds

Published: by Olena Prokopchuk · This post may contain affiliate links

Good-natured giants with a robber appearance are the Irish Wolfhounds, representatives of one of the oldest breeds of dogs in the world. These dogs combine impressive size with amazing grace and gentle attitude towards people.

If you want to know more about them, here are 15 things you should know about Irish Wolfhounds.

#1 Irish Wolfhound – a breed of hunting dogs belonging to the busty greyhounds. Busty greyhounds are dogs whose fur grows in the form of a beard on the lower jaw.
An Irish Wolfhound standing on top of the large rock in the forest next to a woman
#2 The main distinguishing feature of the Irish Wolfhounds is high growth. The Irish Wolfhound is the highest of all dog breeds. Height maybe 79 cm.
An Irish Wolfhound standing up reaching for the banana in the hand of the woman standing on in front of him
#3 Representatives of this breed are impressive dogs, muscular, powerful, but at the same time elegant. Their movements are light, fast, and free.
An Irish Wolfhound walking in the forest
#4 Irish Wolfhounds by standard should have a long body with well-developed ribs, a taut belly, and a moderately wide chest.
An Irish Wolfhound lying on the chair beside the window
#5 The coat is coarse and stiff on the body, legs, and head; especially wire-like above the eyes and under the lower jaw in the form of a beard.
An Irish Wolfhound sitting on the grass next to another dog
#6 They can have the following colors: gray, brindle, deer, red, white, black, tawny, cream, gray, silver.
An Irish Wolfhound puppy sitting on the pavement
#7 The life expectancy of Irish wolfhounds is relatively short: from 6 to 8 years. With proper care, some individuals live up to 10 years.
An Irish Wolfhound lying on the bed
#8 The Irish Wolfhound is an affectionate and kind giant, he is well aware of his size and tries to be careful.
face of an Irish Wolfhound
#9 These dogs are introverts; deep down they experience emotional upheaval and host dissatisfaction with their actions.
An Irish Wolfhound lying on the grass edited with a young kid sitting on top its paws
#10 They are strongly attached to the family, treat children well, protecting them in every possible way.
two Irish Wolfhound lying on the floor
#11 Irish Wolfhound is very smart and confident, easy to learn.
two Irish Wolfhound standing on the grass with a man behind him
#12 They are non-conflict and get along well with other pets.
an Irish Wolfhound standing in front porch next to another dog
#13 These are born hunters. During the hunt, all their good-naturedness evaporates and they turn into swift and furious pursuers.
An Irish Wolfhound puppy lying in the yard
#14 Currently, Irish Wolfhounds are mostly companion dogs.
An Irish Wolfhound smelling the face of a woman lying beside him
#15 In the law of Ireland, it was separately stipulated that this breed can belong only to people in whose veins royal blood flows.

An Irish Wolfhound lying on the pavement while panting

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