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A genetic disorder known as startle disease has been identified in Irish Wolfhounds from the USA.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> "Dogs with startle disease have a low birth weight, muscle stiffness, tremor on handling and difficulty breathing." read more at iwfoundation.org </div>
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How far back does the Irish Wolfhound’s history go, and what were they prized for?
- About 200 years; bred as lap dogs for Irish royalty
- Over 1,600 years; legendary hunters of wolves, wild boar, and deer
- About 500 years; bred for herding sheep in the Irish hills
- Over 2,000 years; bred for pulling carts and farm work
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Irish Wolfhound's ancestors date back more than 1,600 years. In 391 A.D., the Roman statesman Symmachus wrote about seven great Irish hounds sent to him as a gift, saying "all Rome viewed them with wonder." They became legendary hunters of wolves, wild boar, and deer—and were so valuable that in 1652 Oliver Cromwell banned their export from Ireland to keep enough of them for the country's war against wolves. </div>
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Legend has it that Irish Wolfhounds were once used in battle to drag the enemy off horseback.
- True
- False
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According to the C-BARQ research, where does the Irish Wolfhound rank among 124 breeds for stranger-directed fear?
- 123
- 89
- 41
- 68
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ study ranks the Irish Wolfhound 123rd out of 124 breeds for stranger-directed fear—meaning they're among the least fearful breeds when approached by unfamiliar people. Instead of shrinking away or trembling, the typical Wolfhound meets strangers with the calm, composed manner the breed is known for. Individual dogs vary, but the numbers strongly support their reputation as confident and easygoing around people they don't know. </div>
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Despite their names, Irish Wolfhounds were never actually used to hunt wolves.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Not only were they used to hunt wolves-but wild boar, deer and even elk. A single dog would often bring down a wolf without help! </div>
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According to the AKC, which of the following coat colors/markings do not meet breed standard?
- pure white
- black
- brindle
- red
- They ALL meet breed standard
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What is a major health concern in the Irish Wolfhound, affecting roughly 30% of the breed?
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Thyroid disorders
- Eye conditions such as glaucoma
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> Heart disease is a major concern in Irish Wolfhounds—about 30% have abnormal heart readings, though many never show obvious symptoms. Atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy are especially important issues in the breed. They're also at higher risk for bone cancer (osteosarcoma), bloat (gastric dilatation-volvulus), liver shunts, and orthopedic problems like hip dysplasia. </div>
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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?
- Great Dane
- Leonberger
- Saint Bernard
- German Shepherd
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In research on dog breed DNA development, the Irish Wolfhound has been shown to share the most DNA with an ancestor of the following 3 breeds: Scottish Deerhound, Great Dane, Greyhound. <a href="https://petrage.net/how-closely-is-your-dog-related-to-other-breeds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More Here.</a> </div>
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In the ground-breaking book entitled “The Intelligence of Dogs”, where does the Irish Wolfhound rank in terms of intelligence out of 138 breeds?
- 14
- 41
- 80
- 121
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> In the book, written by professor Stanley Coren, the Irish Wolfhound ranks 41 out of 138 breeds in working/obedience intelligence. Essentially this means they will learn new commands in 25 to 40 repetitions and obey first commands more than 50% of the time. This puts them in the "average working and obedience intelligence" category. </div>
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What is the average running speed of an Irish Wolfhound? (AKC Fast Cat-100 yards)
- 16.21 mph
- 18.62 mph
- 22.03 mph
- 25.33 mph
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The AKC Fast Cat average running speed of Irish Wolfhounds is 22.03 mph. The fastest recorded speed by a Wolfhound is 28.96 mph by a dog named <em>Lions Heart Queen Isabeau.</em> </div>
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All sighthounds EXCEPT the Irish Wolfhound are sensitive to certain types of anesthesia.
- True
- False
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The Irish Wolfhound is a sighthound and they<em> ARE SENSITIVE</em> to certain types of anesthesia. In particular, they tend to be VERY sensitive to anything in the class of barbiturates. <a href="http://www.irishwolfhounds.org/anaesthesia.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read More Here.</a> </div>
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According to the C-BARQ dog breed temperament study, where does the Irish Wolfhound rank among 124 breeds for aggression toward strange humans and dogs?
- 85
- 122
- 70
- 44
<div class="snax-quiz-answer-explanation"> The C-BARQ study ranks the Irish Wolfhound 122nd out of 124 breeds for aggression toward strangers and other dogs—very low. They're a genuinely friendly breed and may not make the best guard dogs, even though their massive size is usually enough to deter most people on its own. </div>

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Irish Wolfhound Challenge

A genetic disorder known as startle disease has been identified in Irish Wolfhounds from the USA.

How far back does the Irish Wolfhound’s history go, and what were they prized for?

Legend has it that Irish Wolfhounds were once used in battle to drag the enemy off horseback.

According to the C-BARQ research, where does the Irish Wolfhound rank among 124 breeds for stranger-directed fear?

Despite their names, Irish Wolfhounds were never actually used to hunt wolves.

According to the AKC, which of the following coat colors/markings do not meet breed standard?

What is a major health concern in the Irish Wolfhound, affecting roughly 30% of the breed?

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?

In the ground-breaking book entitled “The Intelligence of Dogs”, where does the Irish Wolfhound rank in terms of intelligence out of 138 breeds?

What is the average running speed of an Irish Wolfhound? (AKC Fast Cat-100 yards)

All sighthounds EXCEPT the Irish Wolfhound are sensitive to certain types of anesthesia.

According to the C-BARQ dog breed temperament study, where does the Irish Wolfhound rank among 124 breeds for aggression toward strange humans and dogs?

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