Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound is a great all around dog. Often called the Gentle Giant, Irish Wolfhounds are friendly with children and other pets. Their coat is rough and wirey providing protection in the cold damp climate.

Irish Wolfhounds were first named as a breed in 1500 BC - by 1800 BC they were all but extinct due to a decline in the breeds numbers. The dogs were used by nobility for hunting - they were often given as gifts to foreign nobility, with the lighter colours being highly sought after.

" In 1869, Capt. G. A. Graham determined to resurrect the Irish wolfhound, a task he set about by crossing the few existing wolfhounds — in particular one named Bran, thought to be the last true wolfhound in Ireland — with such breeds as the Scottish deerhound as well as the Great Dane, the borzoi and even the Tibetan wolf dog. When first exhibited at a dog show in the 1870s, the reborn wolfhound created a sensation — the same reaction it inspires to this day when first seen. Its commanding appearance draws many admirers, but its popularity is tempered by the practicalities of keeping such a large dog."

Source: http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/hound/irish-wolfhound.html

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