The Irish wolfhound is a breed of dog that, as its name suggests, comes from Ireland and although it is not known for sure, it is believed that it arrived on the island in 279 BC. C, where the Celts made him a hunter of wild boars, wolves and elk. Hence its name, which is not due to the fact that it has ancestors of the wolf.
One of the characteristics that make it more recognizable is its large size , since it ranges between 40 and 54 kg and up to 100 cm at the withers (this expression refers to the highest point of an animal, the distance to the ground is measured) . In fact, such is its size that it holds the title of the largest dog in the world along with the Great Dane. A quality that could lead us to think that it is an animal with a complicated character, but nothing is further from the truth! In fact, it is highly recommended as a companion dog even in families with children because in general, giant breeds have a noble character and are intelligent. Of course, as we always say, this depends a little on each dog and especially on the education that has been given since puppy.
In addition, its physical qualities make it the ideal animal for hunting. Did you know that it uses sight and not smell as it happens in other dogs? If you are considering adopting one (from here we always urge you not to buy), there are certain things you should know. First of all, it is important to have a farm large enough for the dog to move freely since they are very active animals. In addition, its predisposition to gastric torsion makes it convenient to monitor the frequency of meals, which should be in small quantities, divided into several intakes and never in a single large quantity.
If you want to know more about this dog, do not miss our gallery of images in which we tell you some interesting curiosities, as well as all the care you have to provide.
