40+ Irish Wolfhounds Photography, Whatever The Truth These Creatures Are Incredibly Delightful And Beautiful

January 12, 2019

The Irish Wolfhounds got their name not for their appearance. They got it for their purpose—wolf hunting with dogs. Some people think that all we have of the earliest times of this old breed are more myth and legend than fact.

It is mentioned, as cú (variously translated as hound, Irish hound, war dog, wolf dog, etc.) in Irish laws, which predate Christianity, and in Irish literature going back as far as the 5th century or, in the case of the Sagas, from the old Irish period—AD600-900. Whatever the truth, it doesn't take away the fact that these creatures are incredibly delightful and beautiful. And big.

According to the official the World Canine Federation standards, their desired height is 32 inches (81cm) to 34 inches (86cm). And although the Irish Wolfhound can be a frightening sight for those who aren't familiar with them, their all-around friendliness can't be any higher.

To give these pups the attention they deserve, Apegeo has compiled a list of their funniest photos, so scroll down to check them out and upvote your favorite entries.

#1 Owner And Her Dog Dressed Like Wayne’s World Characters For Halloween

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#2 Our Anti-Burglar System

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#3 I Guess I'll Sleep Over Here...

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#4 My Dog's Facial Expressions When I Didn't Turn Towards The Dog Park

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#5 17 Days After My Mom Passed From Ovarian Cancer, Her Old Irish Wolfhound Followed In Tow To Be With Her. I Miss Them Both So Much. Dogs Know

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#6 My Grandma And Her Irish Wolfhound From 1974

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#7 Our New Whippet Puppy Sitting With His Friend, An Irish Wolfhound Puppy

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#8 Dachshunds For Balance

#9 These Two

One of these dogs has a clearly larger than life presence, whose mere physicality, elevated by an extreme amount of self confidence, intimidates any would be intruders and provides a sense of security for the entire household. The other one is an Irish Wolfhound.

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