Need Irish wolfhound hts & wts

[Dogs]

Hi,

Is there anybody on this forum who owns an Irish wolfhound and if so, how much does their dog weigh and how tall is it at the shoulder? I've never seen a size range for female wolfhounds or males, and would really like to know these ranges. Please can you also tell me whether your dog is male or female?

[KatzNK9]

Irish Wolfhound Breed Standard (http://www.akc.org/breeds/irish_wolfhound/)

Partial Quote:

General Appearance
Of great size and commanding appearance, the Irish Wolfhound is remarkable in combining power and swiftness with keen sight. The largest and tallest of the galloping hounds, in general type he is a rough-coated, Greyhound-like breed; very muscular, strong though gracefully built; movements easy and active; head and neck carried high, the tail carried with an upward sweep with a slight curve towards the extremity. The minimum height and weight of dogs should be 32 inches and 120 pounds; of bitches, 30 inches and 105 pounds; these to apply only to hounds over 18 months of age. Anything below this should be debarred from competition. Great size, including height at shoulder and proportionate length of body, is the desideratum to be aimed at, and it is desired to firmly establish a race that shall average from 32 to 34 inches in dogs, showing the requisite power, activity, courage and symmetry.

[xcolbi]

I found this on dogbreedinfo.com:

Height: 28-35 inches (71-90 cm.)
Weight: 90-150 pounds (40-69 kg.)

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/irishwolfhound.htm

[brunosmom]

My cousin had a male Irish Wolfhound weighed around 175- 180 lbs.....but he was just a big baby :D Can't remember the height off hand :rolleyes:

[sheplovr]

BIG BIG, and probably eats alot. lol
Very kind nice dogs.

[Borzoi mad]

This is the Breed Standard in the UK for the
Irish Wolfhound




General Appearance
Of great size, strength, symmetry and commanding appearance, very muscular, yet gracefully built.

Characteristics
Of great power, activity, speed and courage.

Temperament
Gentle, kind and friendly nature.

Head and Skull
Head long, carried high, the frontal bones of forehead very slightly raised and very little indentation between eyes. Skull not too broad. Muzzle long and moderately pointed. Nose and lips black.

Eyes
Dark. Elliptical (regular oval) and full. Eyelids black.

Ears
Small, rose shaped, of fine velvet texture. Preferably dark in colour, not hanging close to face.

Mouth
Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Level bite tolerated but not desirable.

Neck
Rather long, very strong and muscular, well arched, without dewlap or loose skin about throat.

Forequarters
Shoulders muscular, giving breadth of chest, set sloping. Elbows well under, turned neither in nor out. Leg and forearm muscular, and whole leg strong and straight.

Body
Chest very deep. Breast wide. Back, long rather than short. Loins arched. Belly well drawn up.

Hindquarters
Muscular thighs and second thighs, long and strong, good bend of stifle with hocks well let down and turning neither in nor out.

Feet
Moderately large and round, turned neither in nor out. Toes well arched and closed. Nails very strong and curved.

Tail
Long and slightly curved, of moderate thickness and well covered with hair, carried low with an upward sweep towards the extremity.

Gait/Movement
Easy and active.

Coat
Rough and harsh on body, legs and head; especially wiry and long over eyes and under jaw.

Colour
Recognised colours are grey, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn, wheaten and steel grey.

Size
Minimum height for dogs: 79 cms (31 ins), bitches: 71 cms (28 ins). Minimum weight: 54.5 kgs (120 lbs) for dogs, 40.9 kgs (90 lbs) for bitches. Great size, including height of shoulder and proportionate length of body is to be aimed at, and it is desired to firmly establish a breed that shall average from 81-86 cms (32-34 ins) in dogs.

Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

[kaw]

i have a wolfhound mix, he is very loving and has a gorgeous temprament. he is only 8 months old though so is full of energy and not fully grown yet.
there is also a full grown wolfhound (male) around the corner from me, i am 5'2 and his head comes to al,ost my armpit height. when he trots along he is so gracefull, alost galloping and is soo soo gentle when he comes up to you.