Irish Wolfhound

My three children grew up with our Wolfhound and the experience has been beautiful. He was patient and gentle with them from puppyhood, letting them lean on him, sleep against him, and treat him like a large stuffed toy. He tolerated everything with serene good nature. He is seven now and my younges…

People ask how I manage a dog this large in my house. The truth is he is easier than many smaller, more energetic breeds I have owned. He is calm, quiet, and not destructive. He sleeps a lot and is happy with two moderate walks a day. He does eat a lot and takes up significant space but his temperam…

I love my Wolfhound but the practicalities of this breed are genuinely significant. He eats as much as a small pony. His vet visits cost substantially more. He needs a large vehicle. He cannot fit in most dog beds and has commandeered my sofa permanently. He is wonderful but I want potential owners …

My Irish Wolfhound is the most gentle, dignified animal I have ever had the privilege of living with. He stands taller than my kitchen counter and is so soft in temperament that the contrast is almost comical. He moves slowly and deliberately around the house, seems always aware of his size, and has…

My Wolfhound is ten months old now and already the size of a small horse. He has been wonderfully easy to train, is gentle with my cats, and has integrated into our family effortlessly. The food cost is significant and I needed to upgrade my car. But looking at him now I cannot imagine our home with…

There is a quality to an Irish Wolfhound that I can only describe as noble. My girl carries herself with a quiet dignity that commands attention without demanding it. She is present without being demanding, affectionate without being clingy, and protective without being aggressive. She watches over …