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Houndgiant🌍 Irelandcoursing hound; big-game hunter
Irish Wolfhound
Gentle, patient, courageous, dignified
Popularity
772
Giant coursing hound famed for a gentle nature; calm at home, needs space and moderate exercise.
Lifespan
6–10 years
Coat
rough, hard, wiry
Colors
gray, brindle, red, black, fawn, wheaten
Male height
32–35 in
Female height
30–33 in
Male weight
140–190 lb
Female weight
115–150 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
3
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4