Irish Wolfhounds!

Irish Wolfhounds are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!

#1. "The Irish Wolfhound is a giant sized dog, one of the tallest breeds in the world, reaching the size of a small pony."
#2. "The head is long and the skull is not too broad."
#3. "The small ears are carried back against the head when the dog is relaxed and part way pricked when the dog is excited."
#4. "The neck is long, strong and well arched."
#5. "The chest is wide and deep."
#6. "The long tail hangs down and is slightly curved."
#7. "The legs are long and strong."
#8. "The feet are round, with well arched toes."
#9. "The wiry, shaggy coat is rough to the touch on the head, body and legs and longer over the eyes and under the jaw. Coat colors include gray, brindle, red, black, pure white or fawn, with gray being the most common."
#10. "Irish Wolfhounds are sweet-tempered, patient, kind, thoughtful and very intelligent."
#11. "Excellent and can be trusted with children."
#12. "Willing and eager to please, they are unconditionally loyal to their owner and family."
#13. "They tend to greet everyone as a friend, so do not count on them being a watch dog, but may be a deterrent simply due to his size."
#14. "This giant breed can be clumsy and are slow to mature in both body and mind, taking about two years before they are full grown. However, they grow rapidly and high-quality food is essential. While it is important to take a growing pup for daily walks for their mental well being, hard exercise should not be forced and may be too taxing for this dog's body when it is young. Teach it not to pull on its leash before it gets too strong."
#15. "The Irish Wolfhound is relatively easy to train."
#16. "He/she responds well to firm, but gentle, consistent, leadership. This approach with plenty of canine understanding will go a long way because this dog quickly grasps what you intend."
#17. "Make sure the young dog is given as much self-confidence as possible and that you are always consistent with it, so that it grows into an equable, confident dog."
#18. "This calm dog gets along well with other dogs. This is also true with other animals."
#19. "Height: 28-35 inches (71-90 cm.)"
#20. "Weight: 90-150 pounds (40-69 kg.)"
#21. "Please Note: The Irish Wolfhound can reach up to 7 feet tall when standing on his hind legs."
#22. "The Irish Wolfhound is not recommended for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with at least a large yard. This is a giant breed that needs some space. They may not fit well in a small compact car.
They need to be part of the family and would be very unhappy in a kennel. Being sighthounds, they will chase and so need a secure, fenced area for exercise."
#23. "These giant dogs need lots of space to run, but do not need any more exercise than smaller breeds. They need a daily walk where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead. Never in front. Like many other giant breeds it is important to remember that too much forced, vigorous exercise is not good for a young dog's growth and development, so watch your puppy for any signs, but they still instinctually need a daily walk."
#24. "Life Expectancy: About 6-8 years

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