Courageous, Dignified, Calm
The amiable Irish Wolfhound is an immense, muscular hound gracefully built along classic Greyhound lines, capable of great speed at the gallop. A male might stand nearly 3 feet at the shoulder and weigh up to 180 pounds. Females will run smaller but are still a whole lot of hound…
Energy
60%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
40%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
rough
Weekly Brushing
Breed Data
Known genetic concerns: heart, liver, hips
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health
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training
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grooming
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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise — walks, play sessions, or swimming.
Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
FCI Group
Group 10 — Sighthounds
Section
Ruwharige windhonden
Status
recognized