Irish Wolfhound
Ireland · 28–31 in tall · 89–120 lb · medium wiry coat
Next to the average dog it is quiet, protective, not for small children, and strong-willed. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise and sheds moderately.
Find out if a Irish Wolfhound suits youA good fit if…
- there is already a dog at home
Think twice if…
- this would be your first dog
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Irish Wolfhound (Irish: Cú Faoil) is a breed of large sighthound that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology. One of the largest of all breeds of dog, the breed is used by coursing hunters who have prized it for its ability to dispatch game caught by other, swifter sighthounds. In 1902, the Irish Wolfhound was declared the regimental mascot of the Irish Guards.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
