Irish Wolfhound

A majestic and imposing figure, the Irish Wolfhound is distinguished by its combination of strength and agility, and its keen eyes. This tallest hound has a shaggy coat, a greyhound-like appearance, well-developed muscles, an elegant body, and easy and agile movements; the tail is drooping and the head and neck are high. The hair on the body, legs and head is messy and hard; the hair is especially long above the eyes and on the jaw. Acceptable colors are gray, brindle, red, black, pure white or fawn, and other colors close to the deerhound.

Originally from Ireland

The English name of the Irish Wolfhound is: Irish Wolfhound. It originated in Ireland in 100 BC. It is a real giant dog and the tallest dog in the world. Its appearance is generally similar to that of a greyhound, and its coat is very messy; its body structure is strong and its muscles are very developed, showing an elegant posture. The structure is solid and stable, showing strength, activity, courage and symmetry.

The Irish Wolfhound is a true giant dog, the tallest dog in the world. Its ancestors can be traced back to the ancient 19th century and are derived from ancient royal dogs. At first, it was often used to hunt wolves, elks, wild boars and other animals. Initially, this dog was used by the Celts to hunt wolves. Later, this noble dog was transported to Ireland by the Romans. In the second half of the 19th century, people successfully bred new breeds using modern dogs that were related to the ancient wolfhound. Because this dog is both gentle and loyal, it has now become an excellent companion dog and a loyal guard dog. However, due to their large size, they require a larger space to be raised, so they are not ideal as companion dogs in cities. Generally suitable for outdoor life, not suitable for urban life, can adapt to cold climates, easy to get along with other dogs, and are excellent guard dogs.

The Irish Wolfhound is the national dog of Ireland. Descriptions of the Irish Wolfhound can often be seen in legends, stories, and literary works. In the early 18th century, the last wolf in Scotland was killed; in 1766, the Irish wolf was completely eliminated, and the number of Irish Wolfhounds, which were famous for hunting wild wolves, dropped sharply and was on the verge of extinction. In the 19th century, it was facing the fate of extinction. Later, George Graham, an officer of the British Army, tried to breed it and mixed it with the Scottish Deerhound to improve it, thus preserving this breed and attracting people's attention again. Irish Wolfhounds are often loved by nobles and given as gifts to each other. As a result, King Oliver Cronwell had to issue an export ban from the UK.

 The Irish Wolfhound is smart and kind, trustworthy, and reassuring with children.

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