History and fun facts about Irish Wolfhounds

Irish Wolfhound Dog Breed Information: Facts, Traits, Pictures & More

Irish Wolfhound | Dog Breed Facts and Information - Wag! Dog Walking

Long before Ireland’s forests fell silent, wolves roamed the island and shaped both the land and its culture. To protect livestock and hunt these powerful predators, the ancient Irish developed the Irish Wolfhound, a towering sighthound prized for strength, speed, and courage. Irish wolfhounds were more than hunting dogs; they were symbols of status and loyalty, gifted to kings and warriors across Europe. As wolves were driven to extinction in Ireland by the late 1700s, due to deforestation, bou

Remi is an Irish Wolfhound Service Dog In Training. Here he's responding to his handler getting combative. He is learning to effectively and carefully remove her from the situation while still being aware of their surroundings. He is progressing very well with his training. Way to go Remi! Side Note: Due to the high number of notifications we get daily, if anyone has questions or would like to know more about our program, instead of commenting below, just shoot us a message to make sure we get i