Along with the Great Dane, the Irish Wolfhound is considered one of the largest dogs in the world. It can weigh no less than 54 kg and its maximum height is approximately 100 cm at the withers. Did you know that if it stands up it can even outperform some humans? He’s quite a super dog!
These physical characteristics could lead you to think that it is a dangerous and fierce animal. Well, we have to tell you that it is precisely the opposite. As with other giant dog breeds, the Irish Wolfhound is a very noble and intelligent dog. So much so, that there are those who nickname him “the good-natured giant.” It is, therefore, an ideal dog for domestic possession. Although his good temperament is given by his genes, from here we have to emphasize that each dog is a world and a good education from when he is a puppy will avoid behavioral problems in the future. They generally get along well with other dogs, but it is true that some can be intimidated by their large size.
The Irish Wolfhound needs to move frequently, so if you decide to adopt one, you should bear in mind that ideally you should have a relatively large farm so that it can run and exercise at its free will.
In addition, its predisposition to stomach torsion makes it convenient to monitor the frequency of meals, which should be in small quantities, spread over several intakes and never in a single large quantity. Another disadvantage derived from their large size is their short life expectancy, since they are animals that rarely exceed 10 years.
Of course, they are the most sympathetic animals and these images attest to that. There are those that are so huge that they do not even fit in the trunk of the car and are forced to stick their heads out the window, others that dress up for Halloween and are terrifyingly large, others that share a home with small felines and give rise to eye-catching comparisons… These photos will make your day. Who said that only cats could be the kings of the Internet?
