ADDITIONAL IRISH WOLFHOUND PICTURES
Family: Hound
Breed Group: Southern, AKC Hound
Origin: Ireland
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Hunting
Used today: Companion, show, lure coursing
Other Name(s):
History of the Breed: The tallest dog breed in the world it was originally used to hunt wolf, boar, and the gigantic Irish elk,
which stood six feet at the shoulders. With the disappearance of these animals from Ireland primarily caused from the popularity of gun dogs, and excessive
exportation from Ireland, the breed almost became extinct. Captain George A. Graham is credited with saving the Irish Wolfhound by gathered the remaining
specimens and carefully restoring the population. His work began in 1862 and took almost 25 years. He was a major contributor to the first breed standard. Because
of the breed's great size and the amount of exercise essential to the dog's well being, the Irish Wolfhound is not a dog to be acquired without serious
thought.
General Appearance: The largest and tallest of the galloping hounds the Irish Wolfhound is a rough-coated Greyhound-like breed that is very
muscular and graceful. The head is long with a long and somewhat pointed muzzle. The small ears are carried like
a Greyhound. The eyes are dark. The chest is very deep with a wide breast and shoulders that are quite strong and muscular. The long powerful legs have
large round feet. The tail is long and slightly curved. The body including the tail is covered with rough wiry hard hair.
Height & Weight:
Height 30-32 Inches
Weight 105-120 Pounds
Coat: The body coat is rough and hard. The head has longer wiry hair over the eyes and underjaw.
Color: The colors are gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, and fawn.
Grooming needs: Medium
Temperament of Breed: A large sweet-tempered, patient, and very intelligent breed
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, it may try to course smaller dogs so socialization is recommended
Suitability as a watchdog: Low - medium, the breed is too friendly
Exercise Level: Medium, this breed requires daily exercise and does best with a large fenced yard
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, bloat, Von Willebrands
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 11 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 77
First Registered by the AKC: 1897
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, IWCA, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
IWCA -Irish Wolfhound Club of America, Inc.
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The Irish Wolfhound Club of America, Inc.(IWCA)
Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada (IWCC)
The Irish Wolfhound Club
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