Answer: No! The Irish Wolfhound is not a hypoallergenic breed. These large-sized pooches do produce a decent amount of dander and they also shed their fur in a considerable manner, although mostly during the shedding season only.
Answer: Yes! The Irish Wolfhounds are very friendly and kind to kids. They remain highly gentle and careful whenever they are in the company of small child and are fairly protective of them as well. They are also known to tolerate various antics and quirks of small children and that is why they are considered to be a suitable breed for kids.
Answer: Yes! The Irish Wolfhounds are usually great with other canines. They remain warm and affectionate with other pooches and have no problem in mixing with them. But sometimes, these canines can be a little dominant with other dogs, especially if they are of the same gender and that is why proper socialization and training are highly important for the Irish Wolfhounds.
Answer: If the Irish Wolfhounds are properly trained and they are introduced to various other household pets such as cats at an early age, then they might be fairly friendly and cordial with the felines. But without sufficient training and socialization, these pooches are not known to get along that well with cats.
Answer: As the Irish Wolfhounds are highly sweet-tempered in nature and they do not have the necessary amount of aggression, they are not considered to be good guard dogs. But they are able to scare away the potential threats like intruders, burglars et cetera due to their enormous size, well-built body, and hulking looks.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhound is not a great option for apartment dwellers. These pooches have a fairly large outer structure and they require a good amount of space in their homes so that they can freely move. These canines mostly do well in those houses that have a yard or a garden attached to them.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhounds are moderate shedders. They mostly shed their fur (in an excessive manner) only during the shedding season and regular brushing of their coat can further control the shedding process during this period as well. Apart from this, these canines are not known to shed very often.
Answer: No! It requires a lot of experience and skill to properly manage such a large-sized breed like Irish Wolfhound. Only knowledgeable and adept owners know how to efficiently handle these types of breeds and because of this, they are not highly recommended to novice or first-time owners. An inexperienced owner would probably get overwhelmed with all the needs and requirements of such a huge breed, that is why the Irish Wolfhound is not a good breed for first-time owners.
Answer: No! The Irish Wolfhound is a fairly calm and quiet breed. These pooches do not like to unnecessarily bark and they are not known to be noisy. They only sometimes vocalize when they want their owners’ attention or they encounter a strange dog or a person.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhounds have fairly manageable exercise needs. These dogs should be taken for a long walk at least once every day so that they remain active and contented. They also like to play various games with their family members, so regular play sessions should also be given to these canines. These sessions will not keep them physically fit but they will help in making these canines happy and cheerful which is good for their mental health.
Answer: No! The Irish Wolfhounds do not like to stay alone for a long period of time. These pooches can become very sad, restless and even a bit frustrated due to loneliness and if this is done to them on a regular basis, then various bad habits can also be developed in these canines like excessive barking, destructive chewing et cetera. Hence it is highly recommended not to leave the Irish Wolfhounds all alone for an extended period of time, especially on a regular basis.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhound can be a tricky breed to train. These canines are a bit independent in nature and thus, their obedience training should begin from an early age. Once they have learned about obedience, they will start to become more compliant in nature and then they can be trained fairly easily. They can be taught a lot of different things like new commands and tricks if they are trained patiently and calmly.
Answer: These canines require a moderate amount of grooming to remain neat, tidy and good-looking. Their coat is only needed to be brushed once or twice every week so as to avoid any matting or tangling issues and also to keep their coats dirt-free. Their bathing needs are very low and once a month bath is more than enough for them. Their ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly (if required) and their nails must be trimmed whenever it is necessary as extremely long nails can cause a lot of pain in the canines especially while they are walking or sprinting.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhounds are not known to tolerate heat very well. These pooches can easily get heatstroke if they are kept under the direct heat of the sun for a long time or they are kept outside the house during the summer months. And thus, they are not meant to live in highly warm and hot areas.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhounds have a great tolerance to cold. They can comfortably reside in fairly wintry and chilly areas and thus they are a good option for those people who are looking to raise a canine in cold and low-temperature regions.
Answer: Yes! The Irish Wolfhound is a very intelligent breed. When these canines are in the right mood, they can learn all the things which are taught to them fairly quickly. They also have fine decision-making skills and their problem-solving abilities are also fairly decent.
Answer: Generally, these pooches are not immensely warm and friendly with strangers. They remain fairly quiet and reserved whenever they meet someone new or when an unknown visitor comes to their house. Proper socialization from a young age is highly important for the Irish Wolfhounds.
Answer: No! The Irish Wolfhounds do not drool a lot. They only drool when they are excited or after eating/drinking something, but apart from this, they don’t slobber all that much.
Answer: Yes! The Irish Wolfhounds are extremely expensive canines but their maintenance needs are fairly manageable. These pooches are fairly easy to groom, their exercise needs are not extremely high and they are generally not very demanding in nature. And, that is why they are not considered to be an extremely high-maintenance breed.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhounds have a subpar availability in India. These dogs are not easily found in most parts of India and only a few selected dog breeders in this country may be able to provide these canines to the potential owners who are looking to raise this breed.
Answer: The average price of an Irish Wolfhound puppy in India is around ₹60,000 to ₹80,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing an Irish Wolfhound puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: Some Irish Wolfhounds may like to play or swim in the water but mostly these pooches are not known to enjoy this activity as much as some other breeds like Labradors, golden retrievers et cetera.
Answer: The Irish Wolfhounds are mostly found in the following colors that are listed below:
Answer: The Irish Wolfhounds have a pretty short lifespan. It is estimated that their average lifespan lies somewhere between 6-8 years. But this is also true, if proper care, protection, exercise, and nutrition are consistently given to these canines, then some of them may live longer than 8 years of age.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Irish Wolfhounds are Gastric Torsion or Bloat, Von Willebrand's Disease (VWD), Megaesophagus, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Cardiomyopathy, Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD), Osteosarcoma, and Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD).