I'm not certain that anyone actually know where the breed originates. They're called Irish because arguably the breeds greatest accomplishment, and what almost destroyed it, was in Ireland. About 9000 years ago, there used to be a species called the Irish Wolf. As of the mid-nineteenth century, it was completely extinct thanks to the Wolfhound. This is in many ways a great injustice, but it isn't the Wolfhound's fault. After that they fell into disfavor because they became status symbols for the wealthy. The modern wolfhound was reconstructed and isn't quite like its ancient forebears.
So, in essence, I don't think there is a completely satisfactory answer for this one. If there is, I'd like to know myself.
I own the last Irish Wolfhound. The very last one. I am going to go out the back now and hit it with a shovel. So the answer is, today.
The Official Dog of Ireland is the Irish Wolfhound.
Answer3-5 years. They dont live that long because of their big size
It comes from the country of Ireland. It is an Irish last name.
Ireland. Formerly MacCostello from the Irish Gaelic Mac Oisdealbhaigh [makushtala].
Yes, he had an Irish wolfhound named Wolf.
The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest breed of dog, but not the heaviest.
It appears that an Irish Wolfhound costs around $900 minimum and upwards of $1,700 or more.
An average male Irish Wolfhound typically grows to 32" and 120 pounds. Meanwhile, the average female Irish Wolfhound grows to about 30" and 105 pounds.
The oldest known Irish wolfhound are mentioned, as cu in Irish laws and in Irish literature which dates from the 5th century at around AD600 to AD900.
The Irish wolfhound is far from ferocious. This is a large, calm breed that is good with adults, children, other dogs and cats.
Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, Irish Wolfhound.
The Irish Wolfhound.
Irish Wolfhound
The lion would win, they can be more twice the weight of an Irish Wolfhound and their teeth and claws are much more dangerous.
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