Irish Wolfhound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Irish Wolfhound Dogs are Courageous, Dignified, and Calm dogs they are from the Hound group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 73. This breed is the tallest of all the AKC breeds also is very speedy. This dog is a big commitment to have as a house pet and loves children but space should be big enough to keep this giant dog these dogs are great companions. Irish Wolfhound Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 41).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Sweet-Tempered, Dignified, Thoughtful, Loyal, Patient, Generous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Hound. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ireland, United Kingdom
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Are the Tallest Dogs in the World
2- They Were Used to Hunt Big Game
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Irish Wolfhound Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Brindle, Fawn, Grey, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coated
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LIFE SPAN
6 - 10 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 117 - 128cm (46 - 50.5in)
Height: 104 - 114cm (41 - 45in) -
TAIL
Tail is an incredible 76.8 cm (30.2 inches) in length. That's over two-and-a-half feet long
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WEIGHT
Male: 120 - 155 lbs
Female: 105 - 135 lbs -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : One time a year
Gestation period: 63 day -
LITTER SIZE
4 - 10 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Irish terrier
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1885
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ORIGIN
Ireland, United Kingdom
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are not aggressive or protective by nature. Most often they are friendly with everyone they meet
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
