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    Irish Wolfhounds

    These proud dogs are the largest of all the hound breeds and although the Irish Wolfhound boasts an impressive size they are known to be gentle giants and especially kind around children.
    Lifespan
    6-8 years
    Breed group
    Hound
    Weight
    Male: 55-61kg
    Female: 41-61kg
    Height
    Male: 79-86cm
    Female: 71-78cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Wolfhound, C? faoil
    Breed Size
    XL
    Breed Type
    Hound
    Health tests available
    BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, All hounds used for breeding take part annually in a heart testing scheme approved by the Irish Wolfhound Club: the minimum requirement being examinations by stethoscope, ECG and ultrasound scan, Breed club - all puppies should be tested for liver shunt before being sold
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Low
    Easy to train
    Medium
    Shedding
    Light
    Grooming
    needs
    Medium
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to older children
    Health of breed
    Low
    Cost to keep
    Very high
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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