All Dog Breeds >>Appearance of Irish Wolfhound
The standard of The American Kennel Club describes the breed as "Of great size and commanding appearance, the Irish Wolfhound is remarkable in combining power and swiftness with keen sight. The largest and tallest of the galloping hounds, in general type he is a rough-coated, Greyhound-like breed; very muscular, strong though gracefully built; movements easy and active; head and neck carried high, the tail carried with an upward sweep with a slight curve towards the extremity.
"The colours allowed by The Kennel Club are "grey, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn, wheaten and steel grey" The American Kennel Club allows "any other color that appears in the Deerhound". The size as specified by the KC is "Minimum height for dogs: 79 cms (31 ins), bitches: 71 cms (28 ins). Minimum weight: 54.5 kgs (120 lbs) for dogs, 40.9 kgs (90 lbs) for bitches.
Great size, including height of shoulder and proportionate length of body is to be aimed at, and it is desired to firmly establish a breed that shall average from 81-86 cms (32-34 ins) in dogs."
Irish Wolfhound Training
The Irish Wolfhound is moderately easy to train. He learns new commands at the average rate. He is neither difficult nor easy to train.
Irish Wolfhound Shedding
The Irish Wolfhound sheds a fair amount of hair. You'll find hair stuck to your couch, carpets, clothes and everything else in your home.
Irish Wolfhound Grooming
The medium-length coat of the Irish Wolfhound only requires an occasional brushing. But because he sheds you may find yourself brushing him once or twice a week to remove loose hair. (What you get out with a brush doesn't fall out in your home!)