Irish Wolfhounds Dog Breed Information
Breed Information
The Irish Wolfhound breed belongs to the hound group. It is a very ancient breed. It is thought to be originated in the First century. They were used for hunting fox and wild boars. The Irish Wolfhound is also called a Sighthound. The average lifespan of the Irish wolfhound is only 6 to 8 years.
Physical Features
The Irish Wolfhound is a very large animal. The average height of a male is around 33 inches to 36 inches and that of a female is 31 to 32 inches. The average weight of a male is around 110 to 120 pounds. The female Irish Wolfhound is heavier as compared to male and weighs around 130 to 150 pounds. The Irish Wolfhound has a long head. The neck is very muscular and slightly arched. It has a pointed muzzle. The Irish Wolfhound comes into a variety of colors ranging from grey, wheaten, brindle, red, black, pure white, brown, or fawn. But the very common color is grey.
Nature and Temperament
The Irish Wolfhound is a very loving, gentle and generous dog. It is very thoughtful, patient and a very intelligent animal. The Irish Wolfhound loves to be with the family, and it is very loyal pet. It tends to be very friendly even with strangers, so it cannot be trusted as a watchdog. The Irish Wolfhound is very easy to train as it always wants to please the owner. It also bonds well with smaller pets if socialized properly but can cause problems for unknown pets.
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