Irish Wolfhound breed dog

 Irish Wolfhound breed dog
Irish Wolfhound is breed of dog,Irish Wolfhound dog is the largest and most stalwart of all greyhounds, Irish Wolfhound is a coarse-wooled dog
In Irish literature of the past few references to these large dogs were called in different ways - "Irish dogs," the big dogs of Ireland "," Greyhound Ireland, Irish wolfhounds, "" the great greyhounds of Ireland. " Their modern name - Irish wolfhound.
This breed was known in Rome, the first significant mention of it relates to 391 N. er. when the Roman Consul Quintus Aurelius received as a gift seven of these dogs, in which "all Rome looked with amazement." During subsequent centuries the Irish wolfhound has inspired poets and writers. In 1790 it was written: "The Irish Greyhound - the largest of dogs and most beautiful. The growth of the wolfhound about 3 feet (91.5 cm), it somewhat resembles the Greyhound, but more massive. He has a good-natured kind and calm character, but his power is so great that in combat with the mastiff or bulldog he is far superior to them. "
In the next century, another author wrote about the Irish wolfhound: "This is a noble animal in mind like a greyhound, mastiff bigger, obedient as a spaniel."
His highly valued for hunting prowess, particularly in pursuit of the giant Irish elk, whose growth in the shoulder has reached 185 cm, and the wolf. With the disappearance of these animals in Ireland and as a result of too active export of thinning ranks of wolfhounds, this breed has been brought almost to extinction.
It was at this time, Captain George A. Graham, a Scot in the British army, gathered together the surviving dogs and restored the breed. His work began in 1862, and after 23 years under his leadership has produced the first breed standard. The aim of every honest breeder should be to comply with the requirements of this standard.
Irish Wolfhound - more coarse dog with shaggy eyebrows, her natural gait - gallop. Even today, when he was lying by the fire, playing on the lawn, jumps at a gallop across the field or along the coast, it is easy to imagine in the role he once played in the life of the feudal Middle Ages

  Irish Wolfhound breed dog
Huge Irish Wolfhound breed dog in the wood
Given the enormous size of the Irish wolfhound and he needs to feel good much physical activity you need to think seriously before buying a dog. The perfect home for him so, where there is a spacious enclosed grounds, so the dog could run at a gallop, a natural for the Greyhound athletic. Historically, the dog bred and used for the rutting beast in sighted, long legs and back, deep chest, strong legs and sturdy body - all spoke about the historical heritage of the Irish wolfhound.
The ideal owner of this dog understands a gentle nature, hidden in a huge body, mind and values, reflected in how the dog reacts to everyday situations. For the Irish wolfhound is best when his daily life is built on communicating with the person. In adulthood, despite its impressive size, it is with quiet dignity and responsiveness is kept in the family, if it has not shown no rudeness. Irish Wolfhound - Dog impressionable, and inappropriate conditions hinder its proper development.
His character and temperament make him totally unfit for the function of a watchdog or a patrol dog in the countryside or in town. He was alert, but not suspicious, brave but not aggressive. Residents of cities and densely populated suburbs are often looking for dogs for protection. It happens that both spouses work and need a dog that would be from morning till night one is at home and protect it. Irish Wolfhound for this absolutely will not do. Intruders can be intimidating appearance, but the nature of the dog likely will play serenades, looking at the moon than to bark at suspicious noise and people. Keep the dog locked up a size - recklessness, and contain such conditions the puppy at all inconceivable. Puppy hood a wolfhound extends at least a year, and if you leave a puppy, he will break an hour everyone in the room while he is injured. Half-year-old puppy wolfhound weighs about 45 kg, he still has not fully erupted molars, and the functions of his body is not ready for a long stay locked up

  Irish Wolfhound breed dog
Five Male Irish Wolfhound dogs lying in the park under the trees
Sometimes, the Irish wolfhound is possible to grow and successfully contain less than ideal conditions, provided that the owner other than the desire is the will and endurance, to ensure her walking the dog needs a leash, taking into account the sidewalks, traffic, neighbors and pedestrians. Owners of giant breed dogs have to carry more hygienic and very burdensome duties.
For children Irish wolfhounds are treated with extreme kindness. However, common sense can not allow a small child playing with a young wolfhound: the child is not suitable company for a fun, playful pup weight from 22 to 45 kg, who tenderly loves the child, but his careless movement might cause him injury.
Wolfhounds should look natural - their ears and tail are not cropped. Scissors should not touch his coat, and no part of the dog's body, especially the head, should not look tonsured.
Irish nolkodany participate in dog shows across the country, although the bowl with all of those that are held outdoors, it is best suited to them. This breed uchastnust well in competitions of obedience and field trials, receiving prizes and awards.
In our time, the habitat of the majority of the Irish Wolfhound is a private house, which fit well with his quiet manners, gentle nature and sense of camaraderie. While hunting he is not engaged, we must never forget that this is his destiny, and the characteristic high-spirited and brisk gallop are delighted and leaves no doubt that the need for movement is inherent in him from birth
 
  Irish Wolfhound breed dog
Cute Irish Wolfhound baby dog sleeping on the bed

Irish wolfhound. Official Standard
Approved September 12, 1950 General view. With its huge size and impressive as the Irish Wolfhound is remarkable in that the power and agility combined with his keen eyesight. The largest and most stalwart of all moving at a gallop greyhounds, he is a coarse-wooled, similar to the Greyhound breed. This is a very muscular animal, strong and graceful, with light and vigorous movements with his head held high and lifted up the tail with a slight bend at the end. The minimum height of males should be 81 cm, weight 54.5 kg, females are 76 cm and 47.7 kg. This applies only to dogs over 18 months. If height and weight of a dog below these limits, it is not allowed to compete. Great size, including height at withers and proportional length of the hull, preferably in an average of 81 - 86 cm in males, emphasizing the strength, activity, courage and harmony of the composition.
The head is long, his forehead slightly convex, furrow between the eyes of a poorly articulated. Skull not too broad. Muzzle long and moderately pointed. Ears are small, with a staged, like a Greyhound.
Neck long, very strong and muscular, arched, without dewlap or hanging skin at the throat.
Chest very deep and broad.
The back is rather long than short. Loins arched.
The tail is long and slightly curved, moderately thick, covered with dense hair.
The abdomen is well tucked up.
Forequarters. Scapula muscular and sloping. Elbows sent back, turning neither in nor out. The forelegs are well muscled, strong and perfectly straight.
Hind limbs. Muscular thigh, shin long and strong, like Greyhound, hocks are low and turning neither in nor out.
Feet are not large, round, neither turning in nor out. Toes arched and tight. The nails are strong, rounded.
Wool is rough and tough on the body, legs and head, especially the hard and long over eyes and chin.
Color. Permissible colors: black, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn (tan) or any other color, characteristic Deerhound.
Faults: Too light or heavy head, too high, round forehead. The ears are large and adjacent to the cheeks. Short neck, dewlap, too narrow or too broad chest, hollow or quite straight back, long, sloping pasterns too, Kozinets, mark, clubfoot, loose legs, tail in the ring, weak hind limbs, and underdeveloped muscles, shorter case. Lips or nose liver-colored or not fully