Irish wolfhound

Other name: Irish Wolfhound

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Hair type	Half-long
Origin	Ireland
Template	Giant
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 40 kg to 60 kg	From 71 cm to 80 cm
Male	From 54 kg to 68 kg	From 79 cm to 90 cm

History of the breed

The Irish Wolfhound is said to be descended from the first large-sized greyhounds bred in Ireland by the Celts from the ancient Egyptian greyhounds. One of his ancestors is often cited the Irish Cu-Chulainn (Culann’s dog). In addition, it is from the Irish Wolfhound that the Scottish Greyhound breed was developed. It has long been used to hunt wolves and deer in Ireland , in other European countries (England, Spain, France, Sweden, Denmark, Poland …), but also in Asia (Persia, India …) , up until the 17th ^century.

The Irish Wolfhound then fell into disuse in the rate of deforestation and the wolf population decline in Europe, before experiencing a renewed interest in the late 19th ^century. It was at this time that the breed began to benefit from the contributions of Borzoi and Great Dane, hence its current characteristics. The Irish Wolfhound club was created in 1885. The breed was definitively recognized by the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) on April 26, 1955. Its official FCI standard in force was published on March 13, 2001.

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Physical features

Behavior and character

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Education

Firmness, patience and encouragement are the keys to the education of the Irish Wolfhound. His learning must start as early as possible , otherwise he can do as he pleases as he grows up . The reminder is one of the first things to instill in him. Imposing, the Irish Wolfhound is no less sensitive and it is therefore necessary to proscribe any form of brutality towards him. An education based on positive reinforcement makes it possible to make a balanced dog, obedient and pleasant to live in .

Living conditions

The Irish Wolfhound is made for the great outdoors . He will hardly adapt to living in an apartment and will rather find his happiness in a house with a large fenced garden .

Health

The Irish Wolfhound is a rustic and very robust dog . However, there are some predispositions to diseases to watch out for in the breed: hypertrophic osteodystrophy (cartilage disease in puppies), portosystemic shunt, cataracts, cardiomyopathy, calluses, osteosarcoma, among others. Note that this breed of dog is sensitive to anesthesia, so it is important to discuss it with the veterinarian.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Irish Wolfhound is a dog requiring regular maintenance , between hygiene measures and food adapted to its activity.

The dog is to be brushed once a week . During the moult , brushing becomes more frequent (every other day ) in order to remove the dead hairs. The inside of his ears , the condition of his pads and his coat should be examined after each outing.

His teeth need to be brushed regularly to prevent tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. If they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.

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Food

The Irish Wolfhound needs a high quality diet suitable for their activity level, size and age. Its food is to be divided into 2 meals per day . As it is prone to bloating, intense physical exercise is not recommended before and after meals.

Physical activity

The Irish Wolfhound needs a lot of daily activity to burn. However, be careful not to put too much strain on your joints to preserve them. One to 2 long trips per day are recommended.

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