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| Breed Group : | Hounds |
| Weight : | male: 120 lbs ( 55 kg ) ; female : 105 lbs ( 47 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 32 inches ( 81 centimeters ); female: 30 inches ( 76 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The Irish Wolfhound is a member of domestic dog breeds. It is considered as one of the tallest dogs in the world together with the Great Dane dog. Irish Wolfhound Dog Breed information’s says that its name is taken from the fact that its main job is to engage in wolf hunting with its owners. The Irish Wolfhound puppy is described as one with a quick face and a really keen eyesight. At 7 months, this dog will look like an adult but the truth is that it will only be a mature dog when it reaches at least 18-22 months. |
| Breed Character Information : | The Irish Wolfhound tends to be intimidating because of its size but in truth it is one of the gentle dog breeds and has the character of being affectionate. It is friendly to everyone, as well as dogs whether small dogs or large dogs. This would mean that it will not be good as a watchdog or guard dog. |
| Breed Coat Information : | The Irish Wolfhound’s coat is medium-length and is observed as rough. The texture is also hard. The coat hairs found around the muzzle and the eyes are longer in length and wiry. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | The Irish Wolfhound has the temperament of being sweet natured as well as friendly. For some Irish Wolfhound that are not this way, it is correct to say that early socialization would have been lacking. This dog breed is also said to enjoy interaction with children and is good with small dogs as well as large dogs. However, since it is a hunting breed, Irish Wolfhounds do not normally get along well with other animal types. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | Before deciding on ownership of an Irish Wolfhound, you should first have the right home for it. Irish Wolfhound Dog Breed information’s reminds us that because of its great size, this breed is not recommended to live in apartments. A large house is best and having a large fenced backyard is also recommended where the Irish Wolfhound puppy can ran around. The Irish wolfhound is a dog that’s sociable and in owning one, you will find out that it will be happy in the love of a family. |
| Breed Activity Information : | Irish Wolfhounds are required to be walked at least one to two times daily. It is also advisable to have a big yard where it can have room to run around. This is a breed that does not require rigorous or frequent exercise even as puppies since those activities may cause health problems. |
| Breed Care Information : | Coat brushing in Irish Wolfhounds would only be required at least once or twice weekly. Stripping down their coat in order to remove dead hair only needs to be down a couple of times to three times a year. Irish Wolfhounds are prone to bloat, hip dysplasia and bone cancer and so watching over them during their exercise and making sure that they don’t get over exercised is part of the steps on how to care for these dogs. |
| Breed Training Information : | For as long as in the early stage obedience training is taught to your Irish Wolfhound, then having it would be a breeze. The Irish Wolfhound is one of the breeds that is eager to please so it will be easy to train. Harsh training methods however do not work on this breed. |
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