IRISH WOLFHOUND

Noble

Gentle

Protective

Great size

Commanding appearance

Muscular

Group	📌
Size	Giant📌
Utilization	Up to the end of the 17th century, Irish Wolfhounds were used for hunting wolves and deer in Ireland. They were also used for hunting the wolves that infested large areas of Europe before the forests were cleared
Appearance	The Irish Wolfhound should not be quite so heavy or massive as the Great Dane, but more so than the Deerhound, which in general type he should otherwise resemble. Of great size and commanding appearance, very muscular, strongly though gracefully built.
🖍️Nicknames	Irish Wolf Dog Celtic Wolfhound
Country of origin	Ireland
Lifespan, years	6 - 8
Height	79 cm - 86 cm
Weight	50 kg - 70 kg
Temperament	The Irish Wolfhound is known for its noble demeanor. They are gentle, affectionate, and great with families, yet brave and protective when needed.
History	The exact origins of the breed remain obscure. We know the continental Celts kept a greyhound probably descended from the greyhound first depicted in Egyptian paintings. Like their continental cousins, the Irish Celts were interested in breeding large hounds.