| Irish Wolfhound |
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| Origin | England |
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| Foundation stock | |
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| Height |
81–86 cm (32–34 in) |
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Males |
minimum 79 cm (31 in) |
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Females |
minimum 71 cm (28 in) |
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| Weight |
Males |
minimum 54.5 kg (120 lb) |
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Females |
minimum 40.5 kg (89 lb) |
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| Coat |
rough and hard on the head, body and legs; beard and hair over eyes particularly wiry |
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| Colour |
black, brindle, fawn, grey, red, pure white, or any colour seen in the Deerhound |
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| Litter size |
4–12 |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Irish Wolfhound (Irish: Cú Faoil) is a breed of large sighthound that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology. One of the largest of all breeds of dog, the breed is used by coursing hunters who have prized it for its ability to dispatch game caught by other, swifter sighthounds. In 1902, the Irish Wolfhound was declared the regimental mascot of the Irish Guards.