The Irish Wolfhound originated in Ireland more than 100 BC. It is the tallest giant dog in the world. An adult Irish Wolfhound stands 4-5cm taller than a human. It is often used by the Irish to hunt wolves, elk, wild boars, etc. It is the "national dog" of Ireland and is very precious. Therefore, Irish Wolfhounds are often loved as gifts among nobles. In order to put an end to this phenomenon, Oliver Cromwell had to issue an export ban to the UK.

1. How to raise Irish Wolfhounds

　(1) Food feeding

The Irish Wolfhound's food intake is relatively large, 2-3 times that of ordinary pet dogs. Therefore, the owner must provide him with sufficient dog food so as to maintain his strong body. Drinking water is also very important for Irish Wolfhounds. Many owners will ignore this. Only drinking enough water can ensure his metabolism. Therefore, water must be added to the food bowl at all times. Secondly, in order to ensure the nutritional balance of the dog, the owner can provide him with appropriate meat and vegetables, as well as broth.

(2) Cleaning and care

The coat of the Irish Wolfhound is very messy and can easily become contaminated with bacteria. Therefore, the owner must ensure that he bathes 2-3 times a month to avoid bacteria and parasites hidden in the coat. Because the Irish Wolfhound is large and not suitable for washing in the bathtub, the owner can take it to a spacious outdoor area and rinse it with water (warm water is best).

(3)Coat maintenance

In order to keep the Irish Wolfhound's appearance beautiful, his coat must be well maintained. The owner should often help the dog comb its coat to avoid tangles. It can also stimulate the blood circulation of the dog's skin and promote hair growth. You can also provide some foods containing vitamin E and vitamin D, such as seaweed, vegetables, lean meat, cooked egg yolks, vegetable oil, etc., which can make the dog's coat soft and shiny.

2. Irish Wolfhound training methods

　(1) Password training method

The Irish Wolfhound is a hunting dog, so it is easy to be tamed. It does things very methodically; in order to promote more effective training, the owner can develop some organized training commands. For example: lie down, sit, jump, etc. It is most effective to use short and clear passwords for training.

(2)Imitation training method

This is also a very effective training method. Because after all, dogs have the same way of thinking as humans.The styles are different. It is possible that if you say it many times, he will not be able to understand what you want to express. At this time, the owner can express some actions through his own body and let him imitate the training. Use the dog's loyalty and admiration for its owner to imitate you. This kind of training can often get twice the result with half the effort.

(3) Food induction method

Puppies, like children, are greedy and playful. The owner can take advantage of this characteristic; prepare his favorite food and toys before each training, and use his desire for food and toys to complete the owner's desire for food and toys. requirements and orders. The best training time for this method is 20 minutes before eating.