Irish Wolfhound Breed Profile
From Fran Smith-King, UK
AKC Group Hound
Class Hound
Country of
Origin Ireland
First
Registered
1897
Colors Gray,
steel gray, brindle, red, black, pure
white, fawn or wheaten.Picture
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Coat Type
Rough
and harsh.
Height 28 - 35 inches
Weight
90 - 120 lbs.
Life Span 8 - 10 Years
Litter Size 3 -
4
Health
Concerns Heart problems, hip
dysplasia, cancers such as lymphoma,
bone and kidney disease.
Temperament
Gentle, friendly,
intelligent
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From Tammy, Maine My Irish Wolfhound, "Grinch" was the best dog I've ever had. He
was funny and kind, and had a huge heart full of love for his family. He was 7
feet tall when he stood on his hind legs, and he weighed 165 lbs. They have no
clue that their body is huge, and insist on being a lap dog, even when they have
grown as big as the couch.
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