The Irish Wolfhound (definite introduction), as the name suggests, is native to Ireland and is the national dog of Ireland. However, in the 19th century, this breed of dog was almost extinct, and later and The Scottish Terrier was mixed and improved to preserve this breed. And saying that the Irish hound is the tallest dog in the world is not an idle claim. Let’s all the editors below come and get to know this majestic and powerful dog.

The Irish Hound

The Irish Hound originated in 100 BC. It is a real giant dog and the tallest dog in the world. Its ancestors can be traced back many centuries and are derived from ancient royal dogs. The Irish Wolfhound is the national dog of Ireland. You can often see descriptions of the Irish Wolfhound in legends, novels, and literary works. This dog is a burly, coarse-coated dog breed that is often used to hunt wolves, elk, wild boars and other animals. Irish Wolfhounds were so popular among nobles that they were given as gifts to each other, so much so that Oliver Cromwell had to issue an import ban to Britain.

At the beginning of the 18th century, the last wolf in Scotland was killed; in 1766, the Irish wolf was completely exterminated. The number of Irish wolfhounds, famous for hunting wild wolves, dropped sharply. Near the edge of destruction. In the 19th century, British Army officer George Graham worked hard to develop it and mixed it with the Scottish Deerhound to improve it. Only then did the breed develop again, and this breed attracted people's attention again.

How tall is the Irish Wolfhound? With its majestic and majestic body, the distinctive characteristics of the Irish Wolfhound are its combination of strength and agility, and its sharp eyes. This is the largest hound, with a thick coat, a greyhound-like shape, well-developed muscles, elegant posture, movement, lightness and agility; the tail hangs back and the head and neck stand erect. The shortest male dog should be no less than 81.28 cm and the lightest no less than 54.43 kg; the female dog should not be shorter than 76.2 cm and 47.63 kg. This standard is applicable to adult dogs of 18 months. The male Irish Wolfhound can even reach 90 centimeters in height and weigh 100 pounds.

The Irish Hound is gentle and loyal, and now they have become an excellent companion dog and loyal watchdog. However, because of their larger size and the need for larger spaces, they are not ideal as companion dogs in the city. It is generally suitable for wilderness life, but not suitable for urban life. It can adapt to cold weather and get along easily with other dogs. It is an excellent gatekeeper.dog.

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