Irish wolfhound

Irish Wolfhounds have a majestic heritage that is believed to date back to 391 AD. Named for their mix, Wolfhounds were used by the Gaels as hunting dogs, who called them Cú Faol (wolfhound). While they might sound like the stuff of legends - they are now known as sweet, affectionate, and sometimes silly dogs. According to the official World Canine Federation standards, the desired height of this large dog breed is 32 inches (81cm) to 34 inches (86cm).

These pups know that being big doesn't mean you don't need some babying every now and then ...

Irish wolfhounds have been one of my dream dogs for nearly as a long as I can remember. I’m not even sure when or why I got the idea that I would love a wolfhound, but since I was fairly young when I

Copies of our Irish Wolfhound Heart Test Certificates. What you are looking for on the Heart Certificate are ticks in BOTH the NORMAL boxes on the lower half of the certificate. This is the all clear of a healthy hound on the day and one which can be used for breeding for 12 months from

The Irish Wolfhound is an upright, shaggy giant who will willingly share with you the secret of the purest and most sincere friendship. Born for dangerous and difficult work, today this formidable giant has retired a little, without losing his athletic skills and hunting instincts.

Do you have a big enough heart/home for a small miracle?

Mythical and magnificent, yet gentle and intensely loyal, the Irish wolfhound can only be described in superlatives, finds Flora Watkins.

Dutch dog breeder Ida Verveen captured this wonderful picture of a tall Irish Wolfhound named Guinness wearing Sarah and Loulou, a pair of tiny dachshunds