It is a sturdy yet swift dog capable of running down and killing large animals. The irish wolfhound club of america the official breed club strongly recommends breeders test for hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia and complete a thorough eye evaluation and.
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The roman counsel received a gift of seven dogs from the gaels to be used to fight lions and bears.
Irish wolfhound extra large dog breeds. But a good wolfhound is more than just a tall dog. The irish wolfhound is one of the tallest dog breeds in the world standing between 28 and 35 inches tall. Originated in irelands the irish wolfhound is a strong looking yet gentle breed of dog.
Despite being taller than most medium and large breed dogs this giant only weighs in at 105 to 180 pounds. They were used as both a war dog a hunting dog there was a declination of this breed during the 90s but was revived and has made its way to people s hearts. The irish wolfhound is one of the older modern breeds with records of wolfhound type dogs in ireland and europe as far back as 300 b c.
The irish wolfhound is one of several giant or extra large dog breeds and with their size come various health issues and a shorter lifespan just 7 years on average. It is the tallest breed of dog. The irish wolfhound is the largest breed of dog in sighthounds chases moving prey tallest of all the dog breeds.
The defining characteristic of the irish wolfhound is its imposing height. When standing on its hind legs the irish wolfhound can reach up to seven feet tall.
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