How much does an Irish Wolfhound cost?
To purchase an Irish Wolfhound for a qualified breeder, you can expect to pay at least $1,400 to $2,500. Dogs with extensive pedigrees and champion bloodlines often cost more.
How do I adopt an Irish Wolfhound?
The easiest way to adopt an Irish Wolfhound would be through a rescue that specializes in Irish Wolfhounds. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt-a-Pet.com. The search will show you all the available Irish Wolfhounds in your area.
Where can I buy an Irish Wolfhound?
Irish Wolfhounds are often purchased without any clear understanding of what goes into owning one.
- Irish Wolfhound Club of America Rescue.
- Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada.
- Southern Irish Wolfhound Rescue and Adoption.
- Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association Rescue.
How long do Irish Wolfhounds live?
6 – 10 years
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Can Irish Wolfhounds be aggressive?
Irish Wolfhounds need extensive exposure to people. Otherwise they may be suspicious of everyone, which can lead to either aggression or shyness. Both attitudes are dangerous in a giant breed because fearful dogs can react defensively if they feel frightened or cornered. Potential animal aggression.
What health problems do Irish Wolfhounds have?
Irish Wolfhounds have some health conditions that can be a concern, especially if you aren’t cautious about whom you buy from. They include hip and elbow dysplasia, cardiomyopathy, osteosarcoma, liver shunt, autoimmune thyroiditis, von Willebrand’s disease, progressive retinal atrophy and gastric torsion.
What dogs are like Irish Wolfhounds?
The Irish Wolfhound Greyhound Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Irish Wolfhound and the Greyhound. These are very similar dogs and will have a ton of energy and will be a larger dog.
Is an Irish Wolfhound the right dog breed for You?
An Irish Wolfhound may not be right for you . Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperament is less predictable than the inheritance of physical traits such as size or shedding. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training. You can avoid some negative traits by choosing an ADULT dog from an animal shelter or rescue group.
Are Irish Wolfhounds hypoallergenic dogs?
No, Irish Wolfhounds are not hypoallergenic. And the reason is because, while not extreme, they do lose some hair on a regular basis. The hair itself often isn’t the sole cause of the allergies, the dander (or dead skin) and dried saliva is.
Is the Irish Wolfhound one of the tallest dogs?
As a breed, the Irish Wolfhound is the tallest dog – standing on its hind legs can measure up to 2 meters (6.5 ft).