IRELAND - ANIMALS

The Irish Greyhound

 The Irish Wolfhound or Greyhound, is the most rustic, the largest haired Greyhound.

It is, with the Great Dane, the largest breed of dogs. The Irish Wolfhound has an elongated body and it is imposing, with massive muscles and a broad back. The legs are long and straight.

The Irish Wolfhound is not quite as heavy or massive as the Great Dane, but it is more than the Scottish Greyhound. It has a large and imposing appearance, it is very muscular, powerfully built, but with elegance. Its movements are quick and active. Its head and neck are high. The tail presents a slight curve towards the end.

The average size is of 32 inches (81 cm) to 34 inches (86 cm) tall for a male with an obvious power, activity, courage and harmony in the forms.

Description of the animal:

Head: The head is long and flat, with a not too broad skull, a
long and slightly pointed muzzle.Eyes: the eyes are small, dark, with soft eyes.Ears: The ears are pink and small-doors shaped.Tail: The tail is long, very low, down almost to the ground.
Temper: This dog has a good temper but responds only if provoked. Before attacking, it warns with barking. It is very gentle with children, it loves and defends them. Its temper is very balanced, it is quiet but also able to recall his fighter past and become really terrible if it has to defend its master.

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