The Irish Wolfhound is a true gentle giant.
#1 The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest of all dog breeds.

#2 The earliest written record of an Irish Wolfhound is from 391 A.D., in a letter from a Roman consul to his brother.

#3 Irish Wolfhounds were highly coveted in the early centuries because they were excellent hunters, guardians, and companions.

#4 Irish Wolfhound is a wolf hunter.

#5 There are many references to the Irish Wolfhound in poetry.

One example is Katherine Phillips' 1664 poem, “The Irish Greyhound.”
#6 He looks imposing, and he makes a great hunting dog.
