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Given that their original purpose of hunting (Wolves and Boar) protecting stock or as war dogs is gone they are just pets. The breed nearly died out in the 19th century but a Captain Graham saved it by interbreeding mainly with the Scottish Deerhound but also the Great Dane, Borzoi and Mastiffs. This may have produced a larger dog than historically known and the modern temperament is also probably different being much softer than the fierce hound of Irish legend, they are often referred today as Gentle Giants. A number of health problems are associated with them and their life expectancy is only up to about 8 years. They are also used as mascots by the Irish Guards (part of the British Army).
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∙ 6y agoWolfhounds are not for killing wolves but merely chasing them down. It is the human pursuers that are responsible for actually killing the wolf.
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Which dog-breed grows the biggest?
The Irish Wolf Hound!
When was the last Irish wolf hound killed in Ireland?
They're still around
What is the world's tallest dog?
Irish wolf hound
What is the Irish pronunciation for 'cú faoil'?
It sounds like 'coo fweel' and means 'wolf-hound'.
What does the name Conan mean?
Conan is a masculine Irish name, and holds the meaning of "Little Wolf" or "Little Hound." Its contents are the elements Gaelic cú "Wolf; Hound" combined and ended with a diminutive suffix.
Witch is cuter border collie or Irish wolf hound?
Since this is an opinion you will get a variety of answers to this question. No one answer this the best. It is for you to decide which you like better. I think a wolf hound has a certain style but they are big dogs.
What are the four biggest dog breeds?
Irish wolf hound Newfoundland great dane bernese mountain dog
Name a breed of large dog?
If you mean in weight : MastiffIN tallness: Great Dane
What is the biggest type of dog?
The Irish wolf hound is the tallest although great danes are quite big too.
What has the author D E S Hudson written?
D. E. S. Hudson has written: 'The Brabyns handbook on Irish wolfhounds' -- subject(s): Irish wolf-hound
Does the hound dog weigh 40 pounds?
There are many types of hound dogs, varying in size from the beagle to the Irish Wolf Hound- the biggest breed of dog. The word "hound" is referring to any dog bred to track down an animal, except for pointers, retrievers, spaniels and setters.
Is there a difference between a borzoi aka Russian wolf hound and a borzoi?
An Irish wolfhound is from IRELAND and a Russian Wolfhound is from RUSSIA! and also a Irish wolf hound would kill the wolfs of old and some of present and the Russian usually held them at bay
