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132 GUIDE T O BREED S

IRISH WOLFHOUND

A LOYAL, DIGNIFIED, AND DOCILE HOUND, THIS GENTLE GIANT IS THE WORLD’S TALLEST BREED AKC

Height range This seriously large and heavy dog can reach well Dark, oval,
28–34 in (71–86 cm) over 6 ft (1.8 m) tall when standing on its hind legs. full eyes
Weight range Once used to hunt wolves by Irish chieftains and kings, Small
105–150 lb (48–68 kg) rose ears
it later served as an army dog and is the Regimental
Life span 8–10 years Mascot of the Irish Guards. It makes a gentle
Origin Ireland companion and guard dog.
Strong,
Rough, harsh, muscular, and
steel-gray hair well-arched
neck
Other colors
Long head with
tapering muzzle

Variety of
colors
Hair especially Deep chest
wiry and long
over eyes and
under jaw
Very strong,
curved nails

SCOTTISH DEERHOUND

THIS FAST, FEARLESS, FRIENDLY DOG HAS A ROMANTIC SCOTTISH PAST AKC

Height range Once the preserve of Scottish stag-hunting nobility, this
28–30 in (71–76 cm) shaggier version of the Irish Wolfhound (above) is now as
Small
Weight range much at home in a cosy living room as by a baronial rose ears
82–101 lb (37–46 kg)
log fire. It is lazy and companionable indoors so
Life span 10–11 years long as it has a strenuous walk every day Pointed
Origin UK and outdoor space to roam in. muzzle
Long,
Coat softer on strong
head and chest neck
Other colors
Silky haired, Harsh, thick,
lighter-colored wiry, dark
Red-fawn or Black brindle mustache blue-gray coat
sandy-red and beard

Long tail, thick at
base, carried low

White toes

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