The Irish Wolfhound is the national dog of Ireland. Because this dog is gentle and loyal, it has become an excellent companion dog and a loyal guard dog. However, in the 19th century, it faced the fate of extinction. Later, it was mixed and improved with the Scottish Deerhound, and this dog breed was saved. The Irish Wolfhound is intelligent, kind and trustworthy, and can help its owner keep an eye on children. It is large, muscular and loves to run. Due to its large size, the Irish Wolfhound is suitable for living in the wild and is not suitable for urban residents.

1. Characteristics of the Irish Wolfhound

(1)Physical characteristics

The most obvious feature of the Irish Wolfhound is its huge size. It is known as "the tallest giant dog in the world". The limbs are long and muscular, which is conducive to running, and the running speed is extremely fast. Irish Wolfhound, the minimum shoulder height for males is 32 inches, and the minimum shoulder height for females is 30 inches; the minimum weight for males is 120 pounds, and the minimum weight for females is 105 pounds. (These data are only for Irish Wolfhounds over 18 months old. dog).

(2) Overall characteristics

The most obvious characteristic of the Irish Wolfhound is its combination of strength and agility, as well as its keen eyes. With fast running speed and sharp eyes, the success rate of hunting animals is extremely high. The tall Irish Wolfhound has a rough coat, strong muscles and an elegant body. Generally, the shortest male dog should be no less than 81.28cm and the lightest no less than 54.43kg; the female dog should not be less than 76.2cm and the lightest no less than 47.63kg.

(3)Appearance characteristics

The head of the Irish Wolfhound is much longer than that of ordinary pet dogs. The eyes are black almond-shaped, with a small depression between the eyes and are not very wide. The neck is also relatively long, and there is no excess fat or loose skin. The back is very long, the chest is broad, the overall proportion is quite well-proportioned, and the limbs are long and muscular, which is conducive to running. The tail is long, slightly curly, medium thick, and very bushy.

(4) Coat characteristics

The coat of the Irish Wolfhound is relatively long, especially the bristles on the eyes and lower jaw. The coat on the whole body is very messy, easily tangled, and easily stained with dust. The white hair on the legs, head, and tail is the curliest. The coat colors of the Irish Wolfhound include gray, brindle, red, black, pure white or fawn, and other colors close to that of the Elkhound.

2. How much does an Irish Wolfhound cost?

The overall price of Irish Wolfhounds is cheaper than ordinary pet dogsA lot, around 1200-3000. If it is a puppy, you can buy it for around 500-800. The price of a very pure Irish Wolfhound is around 4,000. The price of a female Irish Wolfhound is slightly more expensive, 100-200 yuan.