Irish Wolfhound

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He dates back to Rome in 391 A.D.
• He was used to hunt elk and wolves

Personality and Behavior

• He's quite, peaceful and easygoing
• He's the tallest of all breeds
• He's athletic and possesses a lot of stamina
• He will instinctively chases any fleeting animal
• He's friendly with strangers

Training

• He's fairly easy to train. He learns commands at an average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His medium-length coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds you may find yourself brushing it once a week, or more, to minimize the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

• NA

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