The Irish wolfhound Dog

The Irish wolfhound dog is the tallest of the breeds recognize by dog fans, the fans dog of American Kennel Club. Males must be at least 81 cm (32 in) in height at the shoulder and 54.5 kg (120 lb) in weight; dog females, 76 cm (30 in) and 47.5 kg (105 lb). Dogs of 91.5 cm (36 in) and even more and 68 kg (150 lb) are relatively common. The coat is wiry and of one color, with various shadings, it may be gray, brindle, red, black, white, or fawn. In recent times the Irish wolfhound dog has been used to hunt wolves, deer, and other large game. The origins of the modern breed dog of Irish wolfhound undoubtedly trace back to ancient times; large, greyhound type hunting dogs were known in Ireland and Britain at least 2,000 years ago.

The Dog of Irish Wolfhound, originally bred to hunt wolves and deer, moves gracefully despite its massive size. Over short distance it can race as swiftly as a greyhound dog.

Irish Water Spaniel Dog

The Irish Spaniel dog, a curly coated, large-sized dog, reached about 60 cm (24 in) in height at the shoulder and 30 kg (65 lb) in weight. Its coat, always solid liver in color, is a topknot, which consists of long, loose curls. The tail is thick near the root and bears dense curls along the first 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 in), but form there to the tip it tapers to a fine point and is covered only with short, smooth hair. The Irish water spaniel originated in Ireland. The breed’s fondness for water and its dense, oily coat, which protects it from the cold, make it ideally suited for duck retrieving.