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Description
The massive and muscular Irish Wolfhound is one of the largest and tallest of dogs in the world. This gentle giant can reach the size of a small pony. By the age of six months they can weigh as much as ninety pounds and do not reach maturity until twenty to twenty-four months. Despite the great size, this breed is very gentle in nature. It is known as the gentle giant, they are a perfect gentleman who show no signs of aggression. These dogs are willing to please the owners and make a good family dog for those who have adequate space and a lifestyle to feed them as they are rather expensive to look after. They have a rough, shaggy coat and wiry bushy eyebrows. Colors include gray, brindle, red, black or white. Gray is the most common color.
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Other names:
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Country of Origin:
Ireland
Group:
Southern, AKC Hound
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, IWCA, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Height:
28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Weight:
90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Temperament:
Irish Wolfhounds are sweet-tempered, patient, generous, thoughtful and very intelligent. They can be trusted with children, dignified and willing, they are unconditionally loyal to their owner and family. These dogs tend to greet everyone as a friend. They are slow to mature, it takes two whole years before they are full grown. This breed is relatively easy to train. He/she responds well to firm, but gentle training. This approach with plenty of understanding will go a long way because this dog quickly grasps what you intend. This calm dog gets along well with other dogs. This is also true with other animals if the dog has gotten to know them when it was still young. However, it  might "course" a smaller dog in an open yard.
Colors:
Gray, steel gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn or wheaten.
Coat:
Rough and harsh. The rough, medium-length coat needs regular and thorough grooming with a brush and comb. This with keep the coat in good condition. About once or twice a year pluck the coat to remove excess dead hair. This breed is an average shedder.
Life Expectancy:
6-10 years
Litter Size:
3 to 4
Health Issues:
Prone to cardiomyopathy, bloat, PRA, bone cancer, Von Willebrands, and hip dysplasia.
Living Environment:
The Irish Wolfhound is not recommended for apartment, but a large house and fenced life. These dogs are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. You must have a lot of room in your home, heart, yard and car to successfully own this giant breed. They need to be part of the family and would be very unhappy in a kennel. Being sighthounds, they will chase and so need a secure, fenced area for exercise.
Learning Rate:
High to Medium
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