The Irish Wolfhound is a large breed of domestic sighthound that originates from Ireland.
The Irish continued this tradition, but also began to breed the Irish Wolf.
The breed\'s ancestors were originally bred to be war hounds and hunting dogs.
The Irish Wolfhound is a very old breed and it is believed that the breed\'s ancestors were brought to Ireland as early as 7000 B.
C.
The breed\'s name originates from its purpose - wolf hunting with dogs - rather than from the breed\'s wolf-like appearance.
The Irish Wolfhound is a large breed of domestic sighthound that originates from Ireland