Irish Wolfhound
Canis lupus familiaris
✨ Dato Curioso
Irish Wolfhounds were used in ancient Ireland to hunt wolves and elk, and were prized by Celtic warriors.
The tallest dog breed in the world. Gentle, loyal, and courageous despite its enormous size.
🏷️ Raza
Irish Wolfhound
💭 Temperamento
Gentle, loyal, courageous, calm, dignified
📏 Tamaño
Giant (48-82 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
6-10 years
🎨 Colores
Grey, brindle, red, black, fawn, white
🌍 Origen
Ireland, ancient times (over 2000 years old)
🏠 Hábitat
Domestic — needs space but surprisingly calm indoors
🍽️ Dieta
High-protein commercial dog food; substantial portions
✓ Grupo FCI
Group 10
✓ Sección FCI
Sighthounds
✓ Número FCI
160