I was working in a very expensive upscale house repairing a baluster on the staircase when a very very large dog ( Irish Wolfhound ) came running down the hallway it stopped in front of me about two feet away and started barking while leaning down toward me( I was kneeling on the floor ) The housekeeper maid came in and said pet him. I said no way am I going to pet him and she responded pet him or he will not leave you alone. So I did proceed to pet him and for the next 2 days I had a brand new friend. But I must add I almost crapped my pants when he first came running at me. All in all it was a good experience

Wolfies are friendly to those friendly to them, but if they encounter someone with "bad intentions" they have the amazing ability to sense it immediately and become some of the most formidable guard dogs youve ever seen. The Irish Wolfhound- "gentle when stroked, furious when provoked "😉

I got one. She is 6 months old and her prey drive is comming. We train her to control it. She is the best dog i ever had and i love her. The thing that she will not live that long is breaking my heart every day.

@matthewrk84

3 жыл бұрын

I had a female Irish Wolf Hound that lived to 11. She had bad hips at 6 months and required an operation but other than that lived a healthy life before a short illness. She was an amazingly loving and protective dog. Enjoy your time with yours.

@jacquelineleubin5004

3 жыл бұрын

Don't think about the time when she leaves this world, or it will come true sooner than you'll expect! It is a fact that you get what you wish for; if you tell yourself that your dog will be healthy and live a long life then she will! Trust me, it works!!

They are FRIENDLY!. I lived in the country years ago & there were few people around. I often took walks down the (on pavement). When this dog, at the end of the road, was lonely, I figured because he was super eager to love on you (me). He'd know I was walking his way he'd come running toward me. I never have been afraid of any dog but I had to stand hard on my ground because he'd enthusiastically jump up, put both front legs around my shoulders. The only way I could have been hurt by this beautiful, marvelous canine friend was his great height could knock me down. I've never had the outdoor room for an Irish Wolfhound, but this would be my first pick. SOOOO lovable!

I have a female that is 14 months old, 33" at tye shoulder and @125lbs. She is very quick and agile, loving, timid around strange adults but loves kids and love to cuddle. She was very destructive when she was younger and left alone, not so much now but has her moments. There are only 4 wolfhounds in my Tri State area, 2 in my city including mine and she's definitely a conversation starter. I'm a very lucky guy to have her, she is the best 💓💓. Thanks for you video

I knew a pub owner in Ireland had one called Paddy....he would bark at people walking by and his bark would shake the valley it was so loud😬😬😬

@steveanthony8653

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Kimberly how's the weather over there

My Wolfhound hates water, haha. And he does not go up to strangers. He is more reserved than the video insinuates.

You know, when your walking your hound, there is ALWAYS atleast one comment along the line of “is that a horse?”.

you forgot about the smacking tail whenever they are happy, and gosh it doesn't take much to make them happy.

@vivians9392

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was a bit smaller than these giants and was born without a tail! He lived to 13, but had bad hips beginning about 10 yrs. Great companion!

They are so wonderful!

None aggressive! My ex had two of them whenever the bin men or courir came near the house they scared the hell out of the lads. They are friendly but protective of thier family

@tigersnowy6979

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% mate👍🙂

@dot8605

22 күн бұрын

Absolutely right!

Don’t agree, my soon to be 3 year old Wolfhound is a great watch dog. Don’t know if she would actually do anything but her deep growl and her barking are very intimidating. Also, yes she has a prey drive and will chase animals in the forest but as soon as she realizes I’m not with her she comes running back to find me, usually after less than a minute. Otherwise she is probably the most intelligent and sweet dog I have ever had.

@Gustaf27564

3 жыл бұрын

@Agnes Olsvik yes, Comedias Kennel in Forshaga Sweden

@dot8605

22 күн бұрын

Can't agree more!

Nice!

I have an Irish wolfhound.She is 10 years old.She guards my truck,she guards my house.She is my therapy dog.As soon as I say it’s ok she stops growling. She is food aggressive. She make me feel SAFE I’m 67 years old.So when you say there not good watch dogs I have to disagree.

I have a Wolfhound. Expect injuries, not because they are attacking you but that tail is lethal when you were sitting down and it’s wagging. Also stepped on toes. The video is correct about not barking. Someone can walk into my house and not even know I have a dog until he comes around the corner. Expect a 2+ year wait list for a reputable breeder.

Do you have one of these loving gentle giants as your pet? How strong is their prey drive? Let us know in the comments!

@grimghoul57

4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting one that is why I watched this thank u for the information

@lina.998

3 жыл бұрын

acquaintances of my grandparents have had them for decades. They currently have six and they‘re so sweet! They have a huuuge area to run around outside but once they go inside, they‘re super chill and calm. Their prey drive depends on the situation. The wolfhounds of these friends have killed several neighbour cats but only if they invaded their territory and started running („behaving like prey“). The owners have a really good connection to their dogs though and whenever they say „stop“, the dogs will spit out what they‘ve got in their mouths (but of course they don‘t always see what the dogs are doing 100% at the time). I personally really enjoy having them around because they‘re curious but sweet at the same time (but I probably will never get one myself because I think I‘m not the right person to take care of such a huge and in a way demanding dog)

@minktrappingpaddy

3 жыл бұрын

Wolfhounds of today, are nothing like the original breed. The original wolfhound was a great hunting and protection dog, and fairly aggressive. When the breed was all but lost, there were several other breeds used to create the wolfhound of today. Although similar looking, to the original breed, it has lost most of its prey drive, and fire in the process.

@neganrex5693

Жыл бұрын

@@minktrappingpaddy My uncle I worked for when I was a kid at his kennel bred hunting Irish Wolfhounds and he did not have much if any respect for AKC standards since he knew they didn't know about what they was doing so he went by UKC standards. His Hounds was no taller than any other IW but was stronger and heavier than a IW AKC back yard house pet. They did have a strong pray drive and had endless amounts of fire but wasn't aggressive to people but hell on Coyotes in the US and Lobo Wolves in Canada in the 1960's. Him and a kennel in Kansas what was doing the same traded Dogs back and fourth and was breeding them back to their glory days but the down size to them was they was very rear and very costly to the pocket book. The ones that didn't make the cut was sold for less as a pet. He told me the IW's us and the kennel in Kansas was as close to the IW as you can get of old. I don't think them Dogs exist anymore since both kennels are out of business and haven't seen one of those IW's since the late 1980's. I always wanted one of those but they cost as much as a new car so they was a rich mans sporting beast. The IW will protect you but unlike other Dogs don't show it unless the person is looking for trouble at that time. Unlike other Dogs they have better control of their inter demons and only let it out when need be. The same with the house pet vision that has a big can of wipe ass them self.

@eddieberry1121

Жыл бұрын

@@neganrex5693 That was an interesting read. Thanks for the info. I don't know of anyone, who hunted with wolf hounds, past or present. It is sad to see so many breeds no longer been bred to work, but more so, for the show ring, or pets.

Owned 3 so far and they are great guard dogs to their family! They protect your car with a bark but they will protect their family with their life. (includes taking on bears)

they are so cute

@steveanthony8653

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mary how's the weather over there

I found one of these dogs on the side of the road, it was very cold and the rain was coming in. I pulled over and went right up to him he just stood there and didn’t shy away one bit. I put him in the back of my car, we went to the spca to scan for a microchip but he didn’t have one, I filled out a found report with the local humane center and posted an ad of Craigslist. The shelter said they were at max capacity so I took him home, not knowing how he would be around my dog or cat. He has been such a good boy, I even found his mom she responded to my ad she said he has gotten out many times before and has been able to come back, I told her he was such a good dog I was just going to keep him. She asked me if I wanted him because she cannot spend time with him. So now he’s mine. I have one short basset hound and one tall Irish wolf hound. He is blonde. I looked up tall scruffy dog breeds and he looks identical to these. Very mellow at home but playful at the park, he is great with my animals. He is not neutered.

I’ve seen a leprechaun riding one before

@Eoin-gg9tz

3 жыл бұрын

Not funny rasict

@Pablo.Escobar

3 жыл бұрын

@@Eoin-gg9tz Meh it's pretty funny and I'm irish lol take a joke

@Eoin-gg9tz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pablo.Escobar it’s such an American joke to make

@Pablo.Escobar

3 жыл бұрын

@@Eoin-gg9tz OK so that doesn't matter its still pretty funny and we make jokes about them so we're basically even

@Eoin-gg9tz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pablo.Escobarshouldn’t u be sniping

I’m really leaning towards one of these!!! I don’t know if any in my area though so meeting one in RL is going to be tough (I’ve only found like two or three breeders in my state too).

@AmberKN

Жыл бұрын

What state are you in? You’re more than welcome to meet mine.

@cuoredolce29

Жыл бұрын

@@AmberKN How kind of you!! 🤗 I’m in Ohio! Where are you located?

@AmberKN

Жыл бұрын

@@cuoredolce29 I’m in Pennsylvania but my boys breeder is in Kentucky right by the Ohio border. She is from Bad Wolf Irish Wolfhounds and apart of the IWCA list of ethical breeders. If you message her (she has a facebook page) and ask to meet them (next month more than this month because things are hectic) she probably would have no issue with it. Also she isn’t breeding right now but when she does she places puppies with people that have kept in contact and show genuine interest over a period of time not just on a whim or when there are puppies on the ground. I have Bad Wolfs Trip of a Lifetime (Osiris/Siris/Si) because she will probably ask where her name was brought up and she will know Siris’s name mostly by Si.

@AmberKN

Жыл бұрын

Also just fyi one of the largest IW puppy mills is in Kentucky. It’s definitely not Bad Wolf but I can’t remember the name right now. Puppies should not go home before 12 weeks in this breed. That’s a red flag in this breed of a puppy miller or back yard breeder.

First fact, from Ireland, the wolf hound went extinct and what your buying today is a dog made from 3 different breeds including Dalmatian. Sad but true. To see what the reall wolf killer of 16 to 17th century looked like take a look at contemporary paintings, you may be surprised by what you see.

My girlfriend and I have a miniature dachshund thats just about a year old, but he’s very small and not going to get any bigger. Anyone buy an Irish Wolfhound after they already had a little dog, and if so, what was your experience like?

Weak? Not so. My first wolfhound saved my life against 5 Sarplaninacs, chasing them away after he overcame them with paws and body tackles. He was 92 cm tall and weighed 85 kg. My present wolfhound is 100 cm tall at the withers and weighs 95 kg

If you want irish wolfhound but you want a smaller dog get a bigger standard schnauzer instead. You'll get a dog with similar appearance and character who can be also decent guard dog.

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Completely disagree with the comment- they can’t live in apartments. We live in a condo. Our wolfhound is more than happy and she has 3 hour walks a day. She’s the kindest and loving dog to our mini schnauzer ( who’s the boss) and our cockapoo who is more hippie than dog.

A bath once or twice a year? Nonsense.

@vivians9392

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

3:00 That poor jack Russell is getting its shit beat in by that wolfhound

Yo top fact heres a suggestion Irish wolf hound is a reconstructon of the dog cu hint not quite the same read more good job but unfortunately ya miss most important breed facts ty.You tube .health iusses .

The modern irish wolfhounds are very weak and are used for fashion.Not like the old times in IRELAND they were bred to kill wolves