Irish Wolfhound for sale in the Netherlands

The Irish Wolfhound is one of the largest sighthounds, gentle indoors but built for powerful sight hunting and unfortunately often short-lived. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.

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Characteristics

Origin: Ireland
Height: Female at least 71 cm, male at least 79 cm
Weight: Female at least 40.5 kg, male at least 54.5 kg
Life expectancy: 8–11 years
Coat: Rough medium-length coat. Brush weekly and trim where needed
Energy: High: long daily walks and regular secure sprinting
Character: Sensitive, calm indoors, independent, athletic and prey-driven
Suitable for: Experienced sighthound homes with extensive secure running space

Background and temperament

The breed was developed in Ireland as one of the largest sighthounds, gentle indoors but built for powerful sight hunting and unfortunately often short-lived. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Use a long line outside wildlife-free fenced land, practise muzzle use and calm handling and manage contact with small animals carefully. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.

Exercise and daily care

Combine calm long walks with short secure sprints and protect thin skin and powerful muscles from cold, collisions and overly fast conditioning. Coat care is: Rough medium-length coat. Brush weekly and trim where needed. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.

Health and choosing a breeder

Request repeated specialist cardiac assessment, liver-function testing and family records on DCM, osteosarcoma, gastric torsion, pneumonia and longevity. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.