Thank you all for the wonderful comments. Grail is my boy and is just as lovely as he appears! He's been walking with an extra spring in his step since his grooming!

@RACEABLE

10 ай бұрын

Truly amazing dog..

@susanferretti5781

10 ай бұрын

He looks like a giant love bug!

@lillyess385

10 ай бұрын

Beautiful, gentle dog.

@MarikuSalana

10 ай бұрын

He's a lovely dog.

@ace-of-bats

10 ай бұрын

Please give him some pets on our behalf ... and maybe a treato or two!

My aunt had a rescue Wolfhound who was a big lap baby…well in his own mind. He would lean up against us kiddos for pets and knock us over with his size. I miss that Wolfhound, the big baby

@antiquegirl6505

10 ай бұрын

The only one I met, walked up as I was tying my shoelace at a pet expo. She stood over me, licked my face when I looked up, then proceeded to lean on me. The owner was trying to get control, but we were all laughing so hard, it became a pile of people & dog. I just laid (laughing) under the pile and hugged that sweet doggo as she licked my face. We never did figure out why she decided I needed a bath.

@alifloydtv

10 ай бұрын

They are the biggest lapdogs :D

@henrikhyrup3995

10 ай бұрын

Can confirm the leaning. I was a fast food delivery guy many years ago and one of our regular customers had a wolfhound which got to know me pretty well. As I delivered the food, he would always come up to me and lean his entire bodyweight on me. Don't know why they do that - maybe it's their way of saying "I like you"?

@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves

10 ай бұрын

All dogs are lapdogs, regardless of size. Though it is quite difficult to have a mastiff or a wolfhound in your lap.

@Happyheretic2308

10 ай бұрын

​@@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarvesmy schoolfriend's Borzoi used to sit in my lap

I went to an event at a store that specializes in outdoor gear. While waiting in a line, an Irish wolfhound decided I was his new best friend and leaned up against me for a while. Let me tell you - when a dog this size makes you his leaning post, you are going to stay put until HE decides you can move! Loved it!❤

@derekscanlan4641

9 ай бұрын

I call that the 'lurcher lean'! It's a sighthound thing!

@ricksmith4736

9 ай бұрын

@@derekscanlan4641 Great Danes are " Leaners" too.. Another sighthound.....

@shaliekk

9 ай бұрын

Lol

@jacquelinehunter8452

9 ай бұрын

😂😂 cute! Thanks for sharing

@harmoniass

8 ай бұрын

@@ricksmith4736danes are sighthounds? thats so cool

It's so nice to see Vanessa branch out a bit to ponies!

@millicentsquirrelhole582

8 ай бұрын

Hahaha

@alycewich4472

8 ай бұрын

As a horsewoman, I've seen smaller ponies!

@1stDoNoHarm63

8 күн бұрын

I have a miniature horse and an Irish Wolfhound. They with about the same and my Wolfhound is taller. ❤ They're super fun!

Grail is such an esteemed gentleman! My grandparents had a Wolfhound named Lucien, there are photos of 3-4 year old me riding him. When I was a baby crawling around he would watch me, and if I was going to close to the stairs or something dangerous, he would pick me up by my diaper or shirt and carry me to his bed. Lots of home videos and photos of that happening. Lucien lived to be 13 (1995-2008)

@jlamb199

10 ай бұрын

Wow! THAT is a long life for a Wolfie! How very BLESSED!!❤❤❤ TYFS that wonderful story!😊

@MessagesFromAurora

10 ай бұрын

💙💙

@sonnyburnett9393

10 ай бұрын

We had a Wolfhound as our family dog when I was a kid and remember the struggle to walk him on a lead while staying upright.

@colchronic

10 ай бұрын

The best of boys

@toneluy8343

10 ай бұрын

Lucien sounds like a great dog, RIP❤

I once lived in the Arctic. We had no vet. As the Emergency nurse, people sometimes brought their pets to me. Since I had recently received a wrist slapping for bringing animals in to the Emerg, I remember suturing the leg of Walter, a gorgeous Wolfhound, in the back of a teensy car. He merely turned his massive head to me and said “thank you for helping me” with his eyes. What a glorious beast! ❤️🇨🇦

@susanferretti5781

10 ай бұрын

You are awesome for giving the extra care for the animals.

@loiscassels8966

10 ай бұрын

@@susanferretti5781 How could I not? I loooove animals. Plus, I’m not one for “always” following the rules. ❤️🇨🇦

@angelalewis3645

10 ай бұрын

❤

@Barbie4U2

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. - Toronto 🇨🇦

@AmandaPaige71

10 ай бұрын

I love this story so much!!❤❤❤😊

Irish Wolfhounds are the most angelic creatures on the planet. I've had two, and they were both perfect.

Have had wolfhounds for decades, they are all very sweet & love people, especially kids. They are very old souls and extremely unique in the canine world.

What a friendly horse!

@shakeyj4523

10 ай бұрын

Fun fact: He weighs 200 pounds. I have a miniature horse that weigh 180. lol

@yaowsers77

10 ай бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂

@coffeenciggy

10 ай бұрын

My exact reaction! 😂

@debjoy12

10 ай бұрын

@@shakeyj4523 Lil Sebastian? 😂

@asimp64

3 ай бұрын

What a big sweety

I had the opportunity to interact with a baby Irish Wolfhound one time, at an Irish heritage and cultural festival. He was about 8 months old, and he hadn't learned how to control his drool. He had to wear a beach towel as a bib. He didn't have any idea how big he was (already almost 100 pounds), and he would try to cuddle on the lap of anyone who would sit down in the grass for him. When it came time for the parade, they kept a kid's wagon available for him to hop into if he got tired from walking. It took 3 people to pull it once he got in!

@spacelasertech8359

10 ай бұрын

I'm freezing that mental image for when I need a smile. Giant puppy paws... ❤

@katarzynan3724

10 ай бұрын

aww 🥰 he must have been cute drool bebe looking like an old doggo 😂

Many years ago, my aunt owned an Irish wolfhound. He was truly a gentle giant, but surprisingly, he excelled as a guard dog too! With just a simple act of placing his paws atop their 6-foot fence and giving a discerning look at anyone approaching, nobody dared to set foot in their yard! 😂

@michellebaker6302

7 ай бұрын

If you don't know anything about this breed and thus that they really aren't likely to do anything to you, and just happen upon one, it would be really intimidating! If they ran full-speed into you, you're going down, even without "aggression" as such!

@broEye1

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, one look would scare most out. Though what I've heard he probably wouldn't care much if someone came in, as their breed doesn't have much sense of "territory", just as long as he felt they weren't going to hurt your aunt or anyone else he saw as family. Though, if he did sense a threat to his people, he'd be pretty quick to demonstrate how fitting his breed name is.

@hildebrand142

4 ай бұрын

". . . . giving a discerning look . . . " very effective imagery.

@ICDUMPEPL

2 ай бұрын

The neighbors behind our house always had three of these dogs, and aside from going to shows, they spent their time in their fenced-off back yard, or under their house in a basement that was accessible to the dogs 24/7 via a pair of always-open Bilco doors. I pet all of their dogs through their fence from the time that I was a little kid until I was tall enough to reach over their fence in order to pat them on their heads. Our neighbors across the street had a Great Dane, which was a nice dog, but somewhat skittish, unlike the Wolfhounds, which were always extremely friendly to everyone who approached them.

@Bender13

3 күн бұрын

They’re known to many as gentle giants as they are never aggressive. This doesn’t mean they won’t protect their families if called upon. I’ve always said that large large dogs don’t need to be vicious or aggressive to protect your property. Just their size and bark will keep trespassers away.

I love Grail. He’s beautiful

I was pinned down by a Wolfhound when I was 12, just so he could give me kisses. That was at a dog show. 40+ years later, I still love the breed.

@voutsider190

10 ай бұрын

😂

@DannyJane.

10 ай бұрын

I lost my hot dog to a Wolfhound at a dog show. I was watching the competition in the rig and somehow that massive dog managed to sneak up on me and grab it. It was gone before I even registered. To his credit the dog's handler offered to replace the food, which I declined with thanks because I was going to go watch the Rottweilers next.

@elizabethwhite1014

10 ай бұрын

@@DannyJane. LMAO... Sneaky Pete! I showed Afghans for several years and I can tell you from experience, sighthounds are masters at silent theft.

@ryankelly369

10 ай бұрын

@@DannyJane. That's funny, right there. I thought you said you lost your *dog*. Didn't see the "hot" in front of it. LOLOL

@tjs114

10 ай бұрын

@@DannyJane. My top winning basenji mastered the art of getting kids outside the show ring during group competition to give her whatever they were eating. I'm sure there are still people that remember the expression on the late Michelle Billings' face when she examined my girl on the table only to find she'd been sneaking cotton candy -- blue cotton candy-- from the kids ringside. Alas, the ribbon she got that day didn't match the cotton candy. But it did make Mike Billings laugh, which was always fun.

My favorite part of giant dog grooms is the visual of Vanessa walking into the shop with a dog twice her size.

@RoonMian

10 ай бұрын

She got lucky that Grail seemed to be too nervous to show her how much he loved her. I'm 6'3" and with mine even my arms were regularly too short to keep my face safe from their tongues.

@journeytoform

10 ай бұрын

Which occurs a lot more often given that she's pretty short!

@diannnoeora

10 ай бұрын

The visual when she was doing the touch up around Grail’s eyes! Her small hand on his giant snout! It really brought home how large Irish Wolfhounds are AND how gentle they are!

My brother had one named Tara and she was just so sweet, I just wish they had a longer life span.

We had an Irish Wolfhound we named Freya while I was growing up! Such sweet, sensitive dogs, I literally couldn't think of a better temperament for a family pet. When we went camping and I (a short tween at the time) walked her, we'd get a lot of comments about how I should put a saddle on her lol! We had a tiny Rat Terrier at the same time named Ruby, who Freya worshipped. Watching them play together was so funny, because it was the one time Freya seemed truly aware of how much bigger she was and was always so careful and gentle to not crush her playmate. Meanwhile Ruby was, well, a terrier... So she played by going for the throat lol. Like I said, Freya worshipped Ruby, and Ruby tolerated Freya. Freya did eventually get a taste of her own medicine in the worship department; when I got my rescue dog, he absolutely ADORED Freya! She'd try to walk into the living room, and he'd just throw himself down, belly-up, at her feet, all "Hi, hi I love you, please notice me, I love you...!" Freya was unimpressed lol.

@LS-mc2rv

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have many wonderful memories! Thanks for sharing. :)

Never met one I didn’t like . Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

@CBHtheeswiftie_17

10 ай бұрын

ngl i read “never met one. greetings from ireland” 💀💀

@tadhggoreyoneill13666

10 ай бұрын

I have not been fortunate enough to meet a lot of em but of the 3 I've met all were an absolute joy to be around

@debbiejohnson3869

10 ай бұрын

agreed! they are beautiful, sweet and can be fierce when need be! love this breed!

@thatsthat2612

10 ай бұрын

An Irish person or a wolfhound? 😂

@meetoo2330

10 ай бұрын

Big fan from Eire too ❤

I cleaned for a family with an Irish Wolfhound. They would put her outside when I cleaned and she would lurk around outside the windows of whatever room I was in, waiting for me to be done to give her lots of pets. She was so tall she could stand on all four feet and just look through the windows. She was a gentle, beautiful girl. An interesting fact is that the original Irish Wolfhound’s (wolfdog) lineage was lost to history after the last wolf was killed in Ireland. The modern breed is quite new (mid to late 1800s) vs the old wolfdog which went probably back to Roman trading with the Gaels.

@adamashlock1787

10 ай бұрын

That is really interesting, thank you for sharing that.

@frankadam3328

10 ай бұрын

Tell us you gave her "pats", not "pets". Sorry, LOL, with a dog that size, we want to be sure she wasn't getting snacks. :)

@jessgunn6639

10 ай бұрын

the biggest danger with wolfhounds is when they stand on your toes without knowing! i have 2 very wonky toes thanks to paddy the wolf hound lol

@s0mguy777

10 ай бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4 uh?

@Ambelica

10 ай бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4God has the worst fan base lol

My husband and I had a lovely pair we shared our early years with. “Titus and Eiran “ were super smart and affectionate. Long walks on the beach in Vancouver is the best with these fireplace family dogs. I miss them both and the husband who passed a year ago. I am grateful we lived his boyhood dream of having an Irish Wolfhound. Actually 2. Great memories for my golden years. ❤❤❤

What an absolutely gorgeous, gentle sweetie.

I've been a dog groomer for over 22 years, I love how you are with the dogs you groom, you are truly talented.

@TK-ij2xi

10 ай бұрын

She's a whisperer. ☺️

@jswmjswm6715

10 ай бұрын

She is❤❤❤❤

@rockarola55

10 ай бұрын

​@@williambarry8015We don't know, but we do know that you are a friendly sort of person 😊

@ToddDouglasFox

10 ай бұрын

@@rockarola55Williambarry8015 left the building!

@jjr1728

7 ай бұрын

I love labradors

I liked how you allowed him to lie down during his groom. They do have a difficult time standing for long durations. I love my Wolfhound. She is so sweet and she loves people. We affectionately call her our house horse.

@alonespirit9923

10 ай бұрын

That "House Horse" pretty much nails it! 😁

@beesknees213

10 ай бұрын

Love..."house horse"

@lkris21

10 ай бұрын

House horse!❤

I had a Scottish Deerhound some years ago & when bred properly, their sweet temperaments are extremely similar to Irish Wolfhounds. She was the sweetest, kindest dog I ever had & felt blessed to have her for almost 11 years. Truly, she didn’t have a mean bone in her body.💞🥰

@tullyDT

9 ай бұрын

They're closely related breeds the deerhound is believed to have been derived from the wolfhound and when the wolfhound was in danger of going extinct the deerhound was used to revive the breed.

@ayawhite2023

9 ай бұрын

That's beautiful! I had a mutt that fiercely resembled a wolfhound passed at only 6 years old from Osteosarcoma :((

@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o-

9 ай бұрын

How lucky you got to have your girl for so long, sadly the scottie's aren't much healthier than their irish cousin. Your girl definitely lived over the average of the breed!

@debmc2291

9 ай бұрын

@@ayawhite2023 How sad. 😔

@fusionfan6883

7 ай бұрын

Yes we had a Deerhound too and frankly a bomb could go off next to her and she wouldn’t blink an eye. Also she was great around kids who adored this gentle giant. But like so many, she sadly succumbed early to the congenital problems these dogs suffer from.

It touched my heart to see you sit cross-legged on the floor next to this beautiful hound as you brushed him. ❤Kindness ❤

I have always appreciated this breed as being friendly. I never thought they could be this relaxed. Amazing dogs. I wish they had longer lifespans.

@peterrumpelmayer457

6 ай бұрын

Vanessa was very gentle and nice with this boy but he was quite anxious during his grooming. Mine was the same the first few times I bathed him. I don't think he ever learned to enjoy it but he did eventually relax more when I bathed him. Sadly I lost him to cardiomyopathy last year. He was 2 months short of 9 years old when he passed.

My late uncle Frank once had a Irish Wolfhound named Wolfie. She was as sweet as cherries Lived for a long time. Still cry for her.

@TheOriginalArchie

10 ай бұрын

Bro, I have two friends named Frank and they both have wolfhounds. I always thought that was an interesting fact in my life, and now I see this. LOL. Obviously it's a coincidence but that made me chuckle either way. 😄

@marthalazcano3104

10 ай бұрын

I am so sorry... I know what that feels like. I'm sure we'll see them again

@onlyjesussaves840

10 ай бұрын

@@marthalazcano3104 We will IF we Are Born again in Jesus Christ, the Only way to God the Father in heaven! Holy Bible: I Corinthians 15: 1 - 4 Believe it, & you're saved~! :) God bless! :)

@shakeyj4523

10 ай бұрын

@@onlyjesussaves840 Do you get a recruiting bonus from your church, or are you this pushy naturally?

@bonjourtoi3894

10 ай бұрын

Je vous comprends. Je pleure encore mon gros toutou. Ça fera bientôt 6 ans. Un bouvier bernois. 12 ans, 6 mois et 19 jours d'amour et de partage.

I had a black lab that would play with two wolfhounds. They would run around and they would get her with their mouths around her neck. They really were very gentle and never hurt her. They are great dogs.

A few years ago we had a Basset Hound and a German Shepherd, then agreed to take care of a friend's Irish Wolfhound for a few days. They got along great, and we were treated to the sight of triple stacked dogs - the basset hound standing under the chest of the German Shepherd, who was herself standing upright beneath the chest of the Irish Wolfhound. I wish I'd taken a picture.

@jlamb199

10 ай бұрын

Wow! ❤

@seculartemplar5407

10 ай бұрын

Pics or it didn’t happen. JK that sounds wonderful.

@thatcarlchick7655

10 ай бұрын

The mere mental image of this has made my day immeasurably better. Thank you for sharing it!

@grisslebear

10 ай бұрын

Like a TURDUCKIN, a turkey, stuffed with a duck, stuffed with a chicken... you witnessed the first BAGERWOLF.

@thatcarlchick7655

9 ай бұрын

@@grisslebear Glorious. 👑

The hospital I work at has an Irish Wolfhound therapy dog. His sheer size can unsettle someone who isn't expecting a small horse but he is a sweetheart! They are so good around people. When we opened a new wing they attached a camera to his collar and let him loose to serve as a tour of the new building. It was a hoot!

@Vandalynn

10 ай бұрын

Is it dog therapy or horse therapy lol

@brianthesnail3815

10 ай бұрын

Oh that sounds wonderful. I bet the Wolfhound enjoys being petted and stroked as much as the patients enjoy doing it. Does the Wolfhound get to run at full pace sometimes? They kind of need it and then come home and eat and sleep it off for hours.

@fionam3554

10 ай бұрын

I knew someone who took theirs to a children's hospice. The dog was big enough she could easily reach kids on beds and gurneys. Very sweet tempered dog

Irish wolfhounds are beautiful. One of my favoritest dogs. So wish they lived much longer.😢👍

I have a Wolfhound Newfoundland mix. He's so gentle and so sweet. He's very protective of my son and needs to be by his side always. They're excellent family dogs.

@MountainFisher

20 күн бұрын

Do you know what the Newfoundland mix means for your son's well being if anyone tries to harm him?

My favorite breed and dream dog! I used to go horseback riding at a local ranch as a kid. They would just give us a couple of horses for the day and we would take off. The wolfhounds on the property would run alongside the horses and come along on the adventure! Such magical creatures ✨

@GreenClassified

10 ай бұрын

They really are a dream dog ❤

@chocolatefrenzieya

10 ай бұрын

For a second, I thought you were going to say you rode the Woflhound. 🤣

@belikereepicheep

10 ай бұрын

@@chocolatefrenzieya 🤣 I mean they are pretty much a horse themselves 🏇

@illise

10 ай бұрын

@@chocolatefrenzieya I though the same lol

@chocolatefrenzieya

10 ай бұрын

@@belikereepicheep Right! ha!

There's a Wolfhound support dog in my town. His harness says Please Pet. If you don't pet, he stretches out on the floor, begging for belly rubs. He's just the bestest! Even when he leans on you, and almost knocks you over. Such a good boy! Grail is just beautiful!

If Irish wolfhounds had longer life span, I could really concider to have one, they have heart of gold. ❤

My friend in highschool had an Irish wolfhound and I was flabbergasted by his size. When he stood at their island his full head and part of his shoulders cleared the edge, it was like having another person standing next to you. He was so sweet and quiet, very chill about new people being over and just silently went around getting love from everyone. I only got to hang with him a couple times, but the memories are forever 😊

@deborahbraman4667

8 ай бұрын

Yes the perfect size for helping yourself to a whole pizza or pumpkin pie 😂

@awesomekoga7848

5 ай бұрын

My high school friend had one, too. My friend lived in a tiny condo. When I met the dog, I was tripping cause he was huge! We sat on the sofa and the dog came up to me and got in my face! I thought it was going to eat me! lol. The dog was way bigger than me. I was 100 lbs. He was gentle and calm. I’m an animal lover so any animal makes me happy. I live in a tiny home now and have 2 chihuahuas and a new puppy who is some mix breed. Her paws are as big as my hands and she just made 4 mo old. She doubled in size since we got her a month ago. I laid next to her and she’s over 1/2 my height already. She’s still getting used to her size and is still uncoordinated. She has puppy brain but does really cute things. She’s starting to copy the other pups and yesterday she spilled her water so I threw 2 paper towels down and used my foot to wipe it. She looked at me and stuck her foot on the paper towel and tried to copy. I couldn’t believe it! She’s smart. When she wants water, she will take her bowl to the water dispenser.

years ago when my husband and I took a trip to Ireland one of the places we stayed had a resident wolf hound. We were told to be careful when we opened our door to make sure he wasn't laying just outside of it. He was a sweet boy and became fast friends with my husband who likes dogs better than he does humans. Aww the memories

I pet sat for a Irish Wolfhound for several days, staying at their house. That dog was so obedient and gentle. That experience really turned me into a fan of the breed.

@Brandtphenom

9 ай бұрын

*An* Irish 🙇‍♂️

@holboroman

9 ай бұрын

It's funny, but in Sydney a few weeks ago (I am sure these two were outliers) two Irish Wolfhounds attacked a woman walking a Jack Russell. The poor little dog died and the woman ended up in hospital in quite a mess. Personally I like these big fellas and have come across them a few times and they were in no way threatening. I'm amazed that this pair were so damn aggressive. Maybe it had something to do with their upbringing and upkeep.

@tygerstripes3752

9 ай бұрын

@@holboroman I did a quick search on this attack and found this: "Irish wolfhound expert Stephen Gendle said the dogs were likely bull Arab crossbreeds, which were commonly used by pig hunters. “Once you start crossing in breeds, then the temperament becomes unstable,” he told 7NEWS." Also, both wolfhounds were off their leashes and their owner fled the scene when he realized the dogs were attacking this woman and her dog. When dogs are out on their own, they can revert to 'pack' behavior and become quickly dangerous.

@richardjones2811

8 ай бұрын

Mongrel breeds are dangerous. Pedigree all the way. @@tygerstripes3752

@steve5772

8 ай бұрын

@@tygerstripes3752 I used to have a Wolfhound x German Shepherd. Lovely playful dog most of the time, but yes, he'd got a changeable temperament.

Our Irish Wolfhound K’Oran was, besides an adorable gentle giant, an excellent guard dog :)

In spite of the nervousness, Grail seems sooo sweet and good-natured. Aww

My young children, who love your channel, just read "Mr and Mrs Button's Wonderful Watchdogs" and wanted me to find out more about Wolfhounds, and here you are 24 hours later delivering the good like a fairy godmother. Thank you! My daughter has been sick and having a hard few days and this will make her so happy.

@geolassx5755

10 ай бұрын

I hope your daughter feels good soon!🐶

@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks

10 ай бұрын

Sending lots of love to you and your daughter! That’s so cool that this video showed up in perfect timing like that! Hope your daughter feels better soon, these videos always help me feel better too when I don’t feel well. ❤️

@Rhiaanon

10 ай бұрын

Hope your daughter gets well soon! Irish Wolfhound’s are awesome and love people. I have one and she is fawn colored. A big blonde baby that lives people.

My Momo was a chocolate lab irosh wolf hound mix. He was the absolute best boy in the world. So gentle with the kids and he acted like a puppy all 12 years of his life. RIP my big scruffy baby.

@YourPalQWERTY

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your memories of your fur baby. My big guy is 6 and I don’t look forward to the day he leaves us 😭

@PrabhavKhandelwal

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ❤

I'm a very proud owner of one of these gentle goofy giants ❤

Thank you, thank you, thank you for grooming an Irish Wolfhound! We lost our beautiful baby Boudica in 2020, she was our service for both my wife and I. She was my seizure alert dog and a lean to for my wife. Our hearts were and are still broken at her loss. We got choked up while we watched your video. Thank you so much.

I was a dog sitter for several years throughout college and one of my favorite clients was an Irish Wolfhound named Finn. Hilariously, his brother was a tiny Yorkie who was definitely the boss of the two😂 I'll never forget when Finn had a sore on his leg that he wouldn't stop chewing, and we couldn't find a cone or anything big enough at the time. What we did have was an old pair of a grown woman's sweatpants, so we cut out a tail hole and they fit him like a glove LOL🤣

I grew up with an otterhound/Irish wolfhound rescue, named Buddy. He was the friend of everyone, especially the neighborhood kids. They are truly the definition of gentle giants, very sensitive and love their people. One time a coyote was passing by the yard next to us and it was like a different dog appeared in place of Buddy, he scared the coyote off, got a quick drink of water and rolled over in the grass next to us for a belly rub. Lol

@cq9882

10 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@jordanl.8509

9 ай бұрын

"OI! BUZZ OFF! ...belly rubs?"

@Conundrums._

8 ай бұрын

An otter hound? Really? Otter hounds are super rare if I recall.

@peterzang

8 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@richardpcrowe

8 ай бұрын

It is wonderful to have the ideal combination of gentleness and protectiveness in a large dog. My Great Pyrenees chased off a coyotefrom the other side of the fence and was angry that she could no chase it further, so she bent the chain links with her jaws. On the other hand, my friend's toddler can walk her on a lead in the confines of my fenced yard.

Definition of ‘Big Dog Privilege’ being able to walk around with this Unit knowing he’s actually a sweetie 😂😍

He reminds me of Gandalf, that straight on look into the camera with his flowing gray locks.........I love your heart, Vanessa. This grand gent got tired, but how polite he remained.

My absolute dream dog. These gentle giants are beautiful animals but large enough to at least LOOK like guard dogs. 😂

@user-yx9ds7ky7f

10 ай бұрын

I mean... I'd disagree about "bad at being guard dog". Imagine robber breaking into a property and meeting THIS DOG face to face. Even if dog is super calm - said robber will vacate property quite fast and need change of pants.

@yaowsers77

10 ай бұрын

Lol yeah, you just need them to look intimidating. My cousin has 2 huskies. They're huge and may look scary, but they're total sweethearts.

@GrandisSilva

10 ай бұрын

@@yaowsers77also a terrible idea to break into a house with huskies because they're likely to SHOUT LOUD ENOUGH THAT THE WHOLE NEIGHBOURHOOD KNOWS.

@user-yx9ds7ky7f

10 ай бұрын

@@yaowsers77 I once met a couple of huskies unleashed on a forest path. With owner far far behind. Those were rather lean shorter fured working kind of huskies. So my first couple moments were "okay, are these dogs or are they actual wolves? wild wolf dogs? Yikes."

I work at a big box hardware store and we have a pair of Irish Wolfhounds as regular visitors. I tend to drop everything just so I can get leaned on while I scratch their heads. A day without wolfhounds is like a day without sunshine.

Very sweet, highly intelligent dogs, great with little kids.

Love that 🥰 "gentle when stroked, fierce when provoked"🤩

A lady in my neighborhood owned a pack of 4, all really well behaved when they were on walks, and they passed by my mini Cockapoo greeting her (even though she gets really anxious around big dogs). They also all would sit outside in her front yard like statues when I pass by and greet me. Such nice tube boys

I met an Irish Wolfhound a few years ago outside a 7/11. Her head came up to my chest and all she had to do to sniff my face was lift her head. I’m 5’2. She was one of the sweetest dogs I’d ever met.

@ImpureForce

10 ай бұрын

Experts in counter surfing 😂

Grail is a lovely hound! 😍

The breeder of one of my dogs also breeds these guys and all of her Irish Wolfhounds I've met are really wonderful guys, beautiful and gentle natured. I have experience with other huge breeds and of the sighthound nature (I've had a Great Pyrenees and Borzois, Greyhounds), but the really short life expectancy is the reason why I don't think I could ever get one of these guys. It'd break my heart to know the change of my Hound living up to 10 years is really low. Actually already around 6-7 years, one should start preparing themselves, that the dog has reached the breed's average life expectancy. They're one of the most, if not the most at risk breed for bloat and pneumonia and also the risk of bone cancer and other cancers at a young age are more common than most breeds.

We lost our 5 year old son at a Renaissance Fair one year. We found him in with the Irish wolf hounds. There were 10 wolf hounds & 1 small 5 year old boy just hanging out. The breeder said she'd never seen a kid so comfortable with the giant dogs.

@debmc2291

9 ай бұрын

There were always lots Irish Wolfhounds at the Renn Faires in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

@erinsallen2451

9 ай бұрын

@@debmc2291 that's exactly where we were!😀

@debmc2291

9 ай бұрын

@@erinsallen2451 Oh wow, that's awesome.

Look at this beautiful being. No wonder they called him Grail, he sure is one of the greatest treasures.

My childhood dog Max was an irish wolfhound we had him for 15 years he was the best dog ever, i cant remember life without him. He passed away when i was 19 and im 27 now and i still miss him and think about him every day. These dogs are angels.

@denisem1080

5 ай бұрын

He sounds like a beautiful boy ❤

Just a lovely boi. And his face hes like droopy derpy loving perfection!

I watched another groomer today and must say you’re behavior with dogs is amazing. You always talk to them, take their personalities and physical as well as emotional well being into consideration. You are a joy to watch, not just for your skill but for your love of working with them. You are a joy to watch.

I was so lucky to have a friend who owned a wolfhound. She was the sweetest girl. Every afternoon she would get the zoomies and run a big circular course with her German shepherd brother and her yorkie sister. It was a sight watching the three of them.

@hazelco8622

10 ай бұрын

Wow, must be an amazing sight to be seeing a wolfhound with a yorkie. From the tallest to among the smallest. And if the yorkie is older, she is boss.

@richardsmith1898

10 ай бұрын

Zoomies? lol You mean gallop-ies? =D

I met a pair on River Street in Savannah. I asked the owners if I could come closer, and I also got to pet them. The fur wasn’t at all what I expected!

@foolofatook9867

10 ай бұрын

Does it mean they are not only big softies inside but soft to touch too?

@lunasky5635

10 ай бұрын

@@foolofatook9867my neighbor’s wolfhound has coarse hair. Like a wire hair terrier.

My Mother loves this breed. At their place right now, there is a 9 year old beautiful boy, which is the second Irish Wolfhound we ever had. I had the pleasure to grow up along these dogs, and let me tell you, I never felt this loved by an animal. Always greeted for 15 minutes at the door when coming back, they are a massive loving fluff. Sadly, because of their size and weight, they are almost guaranteed to be subject to osteoarthritis. Their rear tends to struggle a lot around 8 to 9 yo, which makes it very painful for them to stand up. Also you need a massiv trunk in your car, cause this beast needs to visit the vet quite a lot in the last quarter of their life, and if that trunk is not wide or high enough, this will be very painful for the Wolfhound. A ramp to get them inside the trunk is also almost mandatory, as lifting 70 kgs is not the easiest thing to do. I now prefer tall dogs a lot more than smaller ones thanks to this breed, and I will never forget the love I received from both of them for near 20 years of my short 25 years life.

Lovely video as always. What a cutie ! I dogsit and walk a Boston Terrier who has fallen in love with a local Irish Wolfhound aptly called Guinness! It is so sweet to see them play together, and Guinness is probably one of the calmest, sweetest dogs I've ever met. It's interesting and sad to see that people steer clear of him because of his size, thinking that that would equate a dangerous dog.

@colinburke8389

6 ай бұрын

Wolfhounds and other big dogs (and horses for that matter) having such moderate temperaments is because of their size, not despite it. People who create dog breeds are not idiots, and having something that big be anything less than calm is a recipe for disaster, so they are deliberately bred to be mellow (see also Clydesdales vs ponies). Hence why great danes and wolfhounds are chill as can be, and terriers (bread to kill rodents) and dachshunds (bred to run into a weasels own den and chase it out) are quite fiery.

One of my favourite breeds, I love their gentle personalities. Even though he was nervous and protested the brushing, it never even crossed his mind to retaliate. A good boi.

My 2 male Wolfhounds are zonked out on the floor next to me as i watched this... lol I've had Wolfhounds for 20 years and can't imagine life without them. I wish more groomers had walk-in showers like you have, i always have to stay during the groom and help lift my boys in and out of the tubs. Plus, Wolfhounds don't like being away from their people, so me staying helps keep them relaxed and calm. I had one groomer who used to lay on her back with my hounds standing and brush their undersides... I told her i was going to get her a mechanics creeper so she could be more comfortable and roll around easier. LOL

@jlamb199

10 ай бұрын

What are your boys names?

@RoseNZieg

10 ай бұрын

the rollers are probably most welcome too.

@stizelswik3694

10 ай бұрын

so did you get it for her yet? she certainly deserves it!

@CandideSchmyles

10 ай бұрын

Same here, a bit over 20yrs being entirely owned by my Wolfhounds and Deerhounds. Life without them simply unimaginable. Deerhound is the cheeky, mischievous breed but Wolfhound is deep under the skin affection and love you can't know till you experience it.

@derekscanlan4641

9 ай бұрын

@@CandideSchmyles deerhounds are just amazing! both breeds just love their humans so much

He’s a beautiful boy that’s for sure,And a lovely demeanor also…❤️

What a handsome boy! My vet actually has 4 Irish Wolfhounds and everyday is bring your pet to work day! 😂♥️♥️ they’re an absolute amazing breed.

The first time I met one of these giants I was stunned. Not just by their size but their gentleness and loyalty. Wonderful dogs.

Back when I was a dog groomer my manager would regularly groom two older wolfhounds. They were the must gentle and darling giants! I always had to love on them and snuggle when they came by.

A friend has had numerous wolfies over the years. His first one came work a notice from the breeder. She told him, "At the age of about 2, if you're _really_ lucky, the brain fairy will come for a visit." 😂😂😂 Tiernan never did get his visit, but he was a sweet boy, nonetheless.

You can tell that he has a great temperament. He's magnificent. Great video.

We were at an outdoor festival a few years ago and met a couple with three Irish Wolfhounds. They were gorgeous dogs, and very calm and well-behaved in spite of the loud crowds of people all around them. It was startling to see in person and up close how truly massive they are.

Learning their lifespan is only 6-10 years was surprising. Thinking it would be very hard to lose such a big baby at such a young age ❤.

@cgamejewels

10 ай бұрын

The larger the dog, the shorter it's life span.

@allisoncompeaux3981

10 ай бұрын

@xxx30plusover yes. That is what I understand also. I know that Great Danes have a very short lifespan too.

@pamelaaverrett5848

10 ай бұрын

That was surprising. I’ve had 4 greyhounds and they all lived past 12 years… one was 18.

@CandideSchmyles

10 ай бұрын

I'm on my third consecutive one ( and my third consecutive deerhound too) and it is extremely upsetting to lose one so young. 8 1/2 is the oldest I had and 9 for deerhound. But it is upsetting to lose any cherished family member at any time. You just love them twice as much knowing the inevitable day is so near. And if you ever get to know one you are forever touched by their love for you which is in my experience unique to the breed. They are extremely intelligent and emotionally in tune with their humans.

@RoonMian

10 ай бұрын

They're called heartbreakers for a reason.

Wow! So gentle, so tolerant, despite being so nervous! What a champion. I hope he will someday enjoy being brushed, at least!

He is a gorgeous boy. You always put the animals comfort and safety first. You are a wonderful human!

We met an Irish wolfhound at the tulip festival this year, my Shiba Inu was walking back and forth under the wolfhound’s stomach, wolfhounds are so tall.

He reminds me of a Fraggle 😍 sort of like a mix between Mokey and Uncle Traveling Matt ❤

Grail is beautiful! I love Irish Wolfhounds! They are just amazing dogs! He looks quite happy in your backyard!

Irish Wolfhounds are even tempered and goofy loving babies to their families. I had one as a teenager, he was a very sweet boy. I wish he had lived longer, only 5 short years. R.I.P. Glenamada Excalibur Calaban, we just called him Whiskey.

I wanted one for a long time but their short lifespan put me off, so we rescued a wolfhound cross blue heeler, who’s currently ten and a half and luckily has avoided the health issues these beautiful dogs have.

I love Irish Wolfhounds! What a treat to see you groom one. I wish Grail and his family the best!

I love every single video you publish. Thank you for your sweet and wonderful efforts for dogs who are in serious need of help, especially those with heavy matting.

The absolute BEST personalities! I spent the last week pet sitting one named Bernie.I stayed at his house, the owners are friends, and he was so sweet and well behaved!

I used to work at a boarding kennel & was honored to care for one of the gorgeous gentle giants. When I walked him, I'm only 5foot one inch tall & weigh 105 pounds, I always laughed because it felt like walking a pony. Wolfhounds are truly gentle & calm.❣🐾❣🐾❣

What a beautiful handsome chap!

Wonderful job!!!! Great care for this loving pooch.

I was lucky to grow up with a Irish Wolfhound, he was my bodyguard and I learned to walk with him, miss you Arthus!

A while back my family's vet had a wolf hound named Tristan. By the time we left he was 14 years old.

Gorgeous dog! I have a Mutt that looks like a miniature of him, and she is the most gentle soul I have ever encountered.

I've never had a more chill dog in my life. They have such a warm demeanor and seeing one is rare but always a huge treat.

This made my day! As a proud owner of three IW girls, it's such a treat to see them appear on your channel. It's not too often one sees these absolutely gorgeous, superkind, patient and majestic dogs, unfortunately.

@ronsamborski6230

10 ай бұрын

Dogs at the extreme ends of dogdom (size, weight, temperament, etc.) are less common because they are extreme. Not everyone would like to have a dog the size of a small horse, or with nonstop energy like a Belgian Malinois. Same goes for looks. A Chinese Crested Dog or an English bulldog appeal to some people, others prefer more common, standard appearances in their dogs. Lots of people have Golden Retrievers, but others prefer short-coated breeds. Different strokes for different folks, right?

@LadyEmu

10 ай бұрын

@@ronsamborski6230 Looking for where I wrote that it is the breed for everyone instead of how it brings me joy to see them when they do appear?

@diannnoeora

10 ай бұрын

@@LadyEmu@ronsamborski6230 sounds more like a teacher giving information, rather than disagreeing with you. At first, I thought he was, but as I continued reading what he wrote, he reminded me so much of my elder brother. He writes the same way, but would never mean to give offense or put someone’s opinion down. He tends to be very awkward in how he talks or write to other people, but loves to exchange information and/or give another viewpoint. Absolutely brilliant, but awkward. I’ve never seen an IW in person, and would love to. My favorite breed is the Pomeranian and I have a lovely 5pound one. But I love all dogs, even though I don’t personally want a large one.

@KindCountsDeb3773

10 ай бұрын

@@ronsamborski6230 Yes ! Sometimes people get the dog they fell in love with as a child. I wish more would get a pet that FIT their life and lifestyle. It would suit the dog/pet and many wouldn't be in shelters/rescues.

@ronsamborski6230

10 ай бұрын

@@LadyEmu I hope you weren’t upset or offended by my comment. I think it’s awesome that you have three Irish Wolfhounds. My only in-person experience with one was many years ago. I was a utility service person (cable TV), and as I approached a house, a huge IW came around the corner to greet me. The homeowner yelled to me, “He’s friendly, he’s friendly!” He was concerned that I would be freaked out by his dog, but I knew of their good natured demeanor and had no problem with the dog at all. I wish you the best with your trio of Wolfhounds and everything else. 👍🏼

I grew up with 2 wolfhounds...such gentle giants.

It is the calm and lovely way you're speaking about the dogs and of course the footage of those wonderful dogs which keeps me watching those videos although I'm not a dog owner. But this gentle handling it gives me joy.

When I was a little girl, I knew a couple that had two Irish Wolfhounds. I thought they were the most majestic things I'd ever seen, and they were so gentle and sweet to me. Great memories of these gentle giants. ❤

I’m not a groomer but I was taught how to groom by a poodle breeder and my dog is over 12 years now. And I must say this lady is amazing. The dogs she has groomed and how she has to make decisions about the dogs on the fly, I’m very impressed.

Irish wolfhounds are such beautiful souls ❤ they’re like the aging hippies of the dog world 😍

You are very knowledgeable and understanding of each dog! Fantastic!

He's gorgeous and gentle. I love it.

He's so adorable in the happy hoody.It's sad that such hugely amazing, wonderful dogs are with us for such a short time