This majestic breed is the tallest dog breed in the world. Their beautiful looks are matched with their gentle and loving nature. Here are some must know facts about this wonderful breed.
1. Irish Wolfhounds are known for their large size, almost like a small horse.
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- 1. Irish Wolfhounds are known for their large size, almost like a small horse.
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- 2. Irish Wolfhounds come in a variety of colors including Gray, brindle, black, red, fawn, white and sometimes blue.
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- 3. Their personalities are usually described as quirky, quiet and introverted.
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- 4. The average lifespan of an Irish Wolfhound is 7 years and most common cause of death is bone cancer.
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- 5. The Irish wolfhound was originally a war dog used to drag men off horseback or off chariots.
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- 6. Captain George Augustus brought the breed back from the verge of extinction in the 1800’s by cross-breeding wolfhounds with deerhounds, great danes and mastiffs.
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- 7. Irish Wolfhounds are very photogenic and good in front of the camera. They are frequently used in fashion photography.
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- 8. Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest dog breed in the world, ranging around 28 to 32 inches tall and weighing up to 150 lbs.
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- 9. The Irish Wolfhounds name comes from its use to as a wolf hunter and not its appearance.
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- 10. The Royal Irish Regiment, Prince William’s regiment, in the British Army has a wolfhound as mascot.
References
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[…] The Irish Wolfhound is often confused with the Scottish Wolfhound. The difference is seen in their build and their size – the Irish Wolfhound is much larger than the Scottish Wolfhound. The decrease in numbers are ascribed to a bottleneck in the gene pool of this breed. […]