The Irish Wolfhound at a Glance:
Height .............. 28 - 36 inches
Weight .............. 90 - 160 pounds
Colors .............. Grey, black, brindle, red or white
Tail ................ Long with slight feathering and a slight upward curve
Coat ................ Shaggy, coarse and thick
Grooming............. Regular brushing
Temperament ......... Good-natured and affectionate, the Irish Wolfhound makes a very laid-back and happy family pet for all his size.
Height .............. 28 - 36 inches
Weight .............. 90 - 160 pounds
Colors .............. Grey, black, brindle, red or white
Tail ................ Long with slight feathering and a slight upward curve
Coat ................ Shaggy, coarse and thick
Grooming............. Regular brushing
Temperament ......... Good-natured and affectionate, the Irish Wolfhound makes a very laid-back and happy family pet for all his size.
Official Breed Standards:
American Kennel Club
English Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
English Kennel Club
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Favorite Irish Wolfhound Links:
Irish Wolfhound Studies
The Irish Wolfhound Foundation
The Irish Wolfhound Quarterly
Irish Wolfhound Studies
The Irish Wolfhound Foundation
The Irish Wolfhound Quarterly
About Sighthounds in General:
Sighthounds are a wondrous class of dogs. Tall, lean, graceful, noble bearing ... and unbelievable vision. Add in an ability to focus their entire being on a moving object, and you get disaster when an unwary handler allows his dog off-leash. In a matter of minutes, your sighthound could be gone from your sight completely, heading who-knows-where, following who-knows-what. It is highly recommended that a sighthound never be allowed off-leash, except in secure, enclosed areas.
Embodying grace and speed, sighthounds rule the racing world today. Nothing is more exhilarating than watching a sighthound run.
Sighthounds are a wondrous class of dogs. Tall, lean, graceful, noble bearing ... and unbelievable vision. Add in an ability to focus their entire being on a moving object, and you get disaster when an unwary handler allows his dog off-leash. In a matter of minutes, your sighthound could be gone from your sight completely, heading who-knows-where, following who-knows-what. It is highly recommended that a sighthound never be allowed off-leash, except in secure, enclosed areas.
Embodying grace and speed, sighthounds rule the racing world today. Nothing is more exhilarating than watching a sighthound run.