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| Breed: Irish Wolf Hound | Group (AKC): Hound |  |
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| Country of Origin | Ireland |
| Type of coat | Rough and harsh. |
| Grooming | Regular grooming is required of his hard, wiry coat or it will become matted. Comb daily. Trim around the eye and ears with blunt scissors. |
| Average height | 28 - 35 inches |
| Average weight | 90 - 120 lbs. |
| Activity level | Moderate |
| Watchdog | Medium to Low, but their great size can scare intruders. |
| Protection | Medium to Low, may greet a intruder with love and affection. |
| Intelligence | High to Medium |
| Trainability | Does not require as much exercise as one would think for his great size, but he does need daily walks or runs or he will be inclined to be lazy. Rearing of young Wolfhound puppies is critical because of their rapid growth rate. Do not take them on long walks as they can damage their joints. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, wonderful around children. |
| Character | Gentle, friendly, intelligent |
| Ideal home environment | Recommended that you have a large house and fenced big backyard. |
| Ideal owner | Willing to please his owners he makes a good family dog for those who have adequate space and a lifestyle to feed him as he is rather expensive to look after. |
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