1.
Legend has it that Irish Wolfhounds were once used in battle to drag the enemy off horseback.
2.
The Irish Wolfhound has an aloof and protective nature and make excellent guard dogs.
3.
A genetic disorder known as startle disease has been identified in Irish Wolfhounds from the USA.
4.
Being one of the tallest dog breeds in the world, it is not uncommon for adult Irish Wolfhounds to weigh well over 200 pounds.
5.
In the ground-breaking book entitled "The Intelligence of Dogs", where does the Irish Wolfhound rank in terms of intelligence out of 138 breeds?
6.
What is the average running speed of an Irish Wolfhound? (AKC Fast Cat-100 yards)
7.
Irish Wolfhounds are nicknamed the heartbreak dog because of their short life expectancy.
8.
Despite their names, Irish Wolfhounds were never actually used to hunt wolves.
9.
The major causes of death for Irish wolfhounds are cancer (especially bone cancer) and heart disease.
10.
In landmark research on modern dog breed development, the Irish Wolfhound has been shown to share the MOST COMMON DNA with an ancestor of which of the following breeds?
11.
All sighthounds EXCEPT the Irish Wolfhound are sensitive to certain types of anesthesia.
12.
According to the AKC, which of the following coat colors/markings do not meet breed standard?
13.
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