what is a irish wolf hound!?

Question

dog

Answer 1

Excerpt from AKC

Early Irish Literature abounds in references to these large dogs which are called, interchangeably, "Irish dogs," "Big Dogs of Ireland," "Greyhounds (or Grehounds) of Ireland," "Wolfdogs of Ireland," "Great Hounds of Ireland." Irish Wolfhound is the more modern name.

He was coveted for his hunting prowess, particularly in the pursuit of the wolf and the gigantic Irish elk, which stood six feet at the shoulders. With the disappearance of these animals from Ireland, and the excessive exportation of the dwindling ranks of Wolfhounds, the breed was allowed to become almost extinct.

Visit their site to learn more:http://www.akc.org/breeds/irish_wolfhound/history.cfm

Answer 2

an irish wolf hound is the largest breed of domestic(?) dog related to deerhounds and elkhounds they are about 3-4 feet tall at the shoulder and can easily look a man in the face they hae scraggly generally grey hair ad floppy years kind of like a giant ruff terrier on steroids lol

Answer 3

A large dog that was breed in Irland for hunting wolfs. As large as they are they make very good family dogs. They love childern and become protective of them to the point of dieing in defence of them

Answer 4

The tallest of the canines. Shaggy wire haired breed. One of the sight hounds. Bred to hunt wolves and large game.
They are wonderful dogs. Very low energy and require little exercise.
They are great dogs I used to own one.

Answer 5

http://www.akc.org/breeds/irish_wolfhound/index.cfm

Answer 6

DUH???
Go READ the BREED STANDARD at the AKC site!!!

Do your ***OWN*** homework,eh???

Answer 7

http://www.iwclubofamerica.org/

http://www.akc.org/breeds/irish_wolfhound/index.cfm

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/irishwolfhound.htm