Dog breed catalog

Sighthounds

IRISH WOLFHOUND

Use:

Up to the end of the17th century, Irish Wolfhounds were used for hunting wolves and deer in Ireland. They were also used for hunting the wolves that infested large areas of Europe before the forests were cleared.

appearance:

The Irish Wolfhound should not be quite so heavy or massive as the Great Dane, but more so than the Deerhound, which in general type he should otherwise resemble. Of great size and commanding appearance, very muscular, strongly 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. Great size, including height at shoulder and proportionate length of body, is the desideratum to be aimed at, and it is desired to firmly establish a race that shall average 32 inches (81cm) to 34 inches (86cm) in dogs, showing the requisite power, activity, courage and symmetry.

temperament:

Lambs at home, lions in the chase

size:

Desired height : averaging 32 inches (81cm) to 34 inches (86cm) in dogs. Minimum height : Dogs 31 inches (79 cm). Minimum weight : Dogs 120 pounds (54.5kg). Minimum height : Bitches 28 inches (71 cm). Minimum weight : Bitches 90 pounds (40.5 kg).

criteria:

A,B,C,G