Post by dad2paisley on Jan 7, 2015 15:53:09 GMT -5
Breed Origins: Ireland dating back to antiquity
Breed usage: Hunting Dog: large game - stags, boars, elk and wolves
Dog Weight: 105 - 125 Pounds
Dog Height: 30 to 35 inches to the shoulder
The Irish Wolfhound originates from Ireland as its name indicates and is the tallest dog in the world. It is a dog of massive size with a very large powerful body, greyhound-like shape and gracefully built. The Irish Wolfhound was bred originally to hunt stags, boars, elk and wolves. It's origins can be dated back for thousands of years to antiquity and the Ancient World. It is classified as one of the Hound Dogs Group which we go on to describe in detail in the section at the bottom of this page. Name Facts and Dog Names: This dog is often referred to as the Irish Wolf Hound.
