atghylin Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 This is going to sound extremely vauge but... Can anyone tell me what Irishwolfhounds are really like? No, I'm not planning on getting one myself. I don't think one would fit my life all that well. I just would like to know what they are really like. Not just the breed standard, I can get that easily enough as well as what their personalities are supposed to be like. What I want to know is what their personalities are truly like. Also, what do they need as far as human companions and excirsize. etc. etc. Thanks for info guys :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Bitch Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Ask Holzboomer. :D She has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
courtnek Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 I had one too. They are a member of the Hound breed, so they need lots of exercise. They are considered the tallest dog in the world. They have short, wiry hair ranging from black to black and grey...I have never seen a brown one. Holz would probably know more. They are supposed to be even tempered. Mine wasnt, but he was abused before I fostered him. They are very intelligent, and I believe they are sight hounds, although I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black GSD Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Yes, they are sight hounds. And they DO come in Tan(called Fawn) and can even be white. The recognized colors (besides those listed above) are, Grey, Brindle, Black, Red. And actually even though they are hounds, the sight hounds aren't nearly as active and demanding of exercise as some of the other hounds. If they have the correct temperment, they only require moderate exercise. Most sight hounds actually are some of the best "couch potatoes" in the dog kingdom. (Providing you have a LARGE couch. :wink: ) Wolfhounds seem to be one of the most affectionate of the sight hounds and aren't as "standoffish" as most sight hounds. They actually seem to "like" people whereas most sight hounds just seem to "tollerate"(sp) people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atghylin Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Where can I find really good, full of lots of detail pics? It's kind of important. I want to make sure I get this as accurate as possible. Oh! And thanks for the help! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black GSD Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Have you tried the Irish Wolfhound Club of America? [url]www.iwclubofamerica.org[/url] I have never been to that site. But that is where I would start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atghylin Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 :microwave: [color=orange]WARNING![/color] Finish drinking my first cup of coffee in the morning before I read the forum. :morning: :microwave: I just realized what you said Courtnek. DUH! Amanda! :stupid: I could use that information. Could you please describe what the ones who you fostered's temperment was like? It might prove valuable to this project that won't let go of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 They, like most other purebred dogs can also have some health problems, so make sure you check that out and if you decide to get one you go to a reputable breeder whose dogs are healthy and who has a good health guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atghylin Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Great site Black! :thumbs: :thumbs: Just one problem.... all the pics are in black and white and I need color. On the other hand... they had an approximate puppy growth chart that may come in handy. Assuming of course my project heads in that direction. :hmmmm: And at this point I have no idea it will lead me. :niewiem: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atghylin Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 Autumn you're a :lilangel: for pointing that out to me. Thanks, darling. :D But I don't plan to get one. They grow up to be entirely too large for my husband's liking. :roll: I just need some very detailed information about them for a project I'm working that will involve some indiviuals from the breed. :wink: :loveu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black GSD Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 Try this. [url]http://www.irishwolfhoundclubofcanada.ca/[/url] (There is at least 1 color picture. :wink: The one on the main page is a fawn.) Also, have you gone to google.com and typed in Irish Wolfhound? That is where I found the site above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atghylin Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 I was just about to head to google when the mailman knocked at the door with a pakage and Felix escaped. :evil: And of course it's snowing outside and I have to chase him down in sneakers and no coat. By the time I got back my cordless phone (which I was on) was gone and I needed to find some cough drops. And of course we have none and I had apparently dropped the phone outside in a snowbank. :oops: Think I'm going to take a half dose of nightquil and take a nap then take up the search again. By the way, thanks for link. Fawn is the perfect color for what I have in mind. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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