Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound Dog Breed

  • Breed Type: Hound Dogs
  • Origin: Ireland
  • Height: 32 - 35 inches
  • Weight: 115 - 180 pounds
  • Life Span: 6 - 8 years
  • Fur Color: Gray, Brindle, Red, Black, White, or Fawn

About the Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound is a historic sighthound dog breed from Ireland that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology. Like all sighthounds, it was used to pursue game by speed; it was also famed as a guard dog, specializing in protection against and for the hunting of wolves.
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