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Irish
Wolfhound dog breed
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are an
Irish Wolfhound owner,
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Dog breed group |
Hound
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Ireland,
hunting dog and family pet. |
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Life expectancy |
8
- 10 Years |
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Color |
Gray,
steel gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn or wheaten. |
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Coat type |
Rough
and harsh. |
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Exercise needs |
Does
not require as much exercise as one would think for his great
size, but he does need daily walks or runs or he will be inclined
to be lazy. |
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Temperament |
The Wolfhound is gentle, friendly and intelligent. |
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Good with children |
Wonderful
around children. Good with other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Regular grooming is required of his hard, wiry coat or it will
become matted. Comb daily. Trim around the eye and ears with
blunt scissors. |
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Average size (inches) |
32
- 34
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32
- 34
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Average weight (lbs) |
>
120
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>
105
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Health issues |
Heart problems, hip dysplasia,
cancers such as lymphoma, bone and kidney disease. |
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Living conditions |
Recommended that
you have a large house and fenced big backyard. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Irish Wolfhound is one
of the largest and tallest of dogs in the world. By the age of six months
he can weigh as much as ninety pound and he does not reach maturity
until twenty to twenty-four months. Dispute his great size he is the
most gentle in nature. Known as the gentle giant, he is a perfect gentleman
who shows no signs of aggression. Willing to please his owners he makes
a good family dog for those who have adequate space and a lifestyle
to feed him as he is rather expensive to look after. Irish history has
many references to the Wolfhound. It is said that the Celts took their
hounds to Ireland around 1500 B.C. Known then as the "Cu"
his name used to imply bravery and many warriors would prefixed their
own names with the word.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Irish Wolfhound is a truly noble animal.
The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest breed of dog and was originally used
to hunt wolves.
Fortunately the Irish Wolfhound is very slow to anger and only becomes
aggressive under extreme provocation. |
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