The Irish Wolfhound is a historic sighthound dog breed from Ireland that inspired literature, poetry, and mythology. This breed was originally used in war to drag men off horses and chariots. These big dogs might sound like the stuff of legends, but they are now known as sweet, affectionate, and sometimes silly companions in our family.
According to official World Canine Federation standards, the height of these dogs varied from 32 to 34 inches (81–86 cm) in males and probably from 29 to 31 inches (73–79 cm) in females. They got their name not for their appearance; they are named for their mix and their purpose—wolf hunting with dogs. Although the Irish Wolfhound can be a frightening sight for those who aren’t familiar with them, nobody can deny the fact that these creatures are incredibly delightful, beautiful, and big.
For this reason, we have collected a list of the funniest and craziest photos of Irish wolfhounds to share with you. This enthusiastically large breed of dogs might look intimidating from afar, but these photos can prove that they are just cute goofballs. Besides, their all-around friendliness will steal anyone’s heart.
Scroll down below to check them out, and don’t forget to let us know your favorite pics in the comments.
#1. Murphy At 8 Months, He’s Now 4 Years Old And 165lb
#2. Throwback To When The Grass Was Green And It Was Just Her And Him
#3. We Want Your Toast!
#4. My Irish Wolfhound, Sitting On Grandma’s Lap. He Has No Idea How Big He Is
#5. Photobombed
#6. Big Ron And Big Ern
#7. If Lincoln Can’t Be A Couch Dog Then She Will Be A Floor Person
#8. Just A Lap Dog
#9. Christmas Morning Pjs
#10. Gilligan Sharing A Birthday Kiss With 110 Year Old Mariette
#11. Dog-Head Is Served. Enjoy Your Meal!
#12. My Dad, Who Always Complains About The Dogs
#13. Favorite Place To Nap
#14. Sloane Got To Sit On My Lap. He Wasn’t Excited At All
#15. Floki. He’s Such A Sweetheart!
#16. Looks Like They’re About To Drop The Hottest Music Album Of The Year
#17. On A Walk
#18. This Is Guinness. He Just Passed Last Month At 9 Years
#19. Happy And Houndy Thanksgiving!
#20. How He Lies In The Kitchen Waiting For Something To Fall
#21. This Gang
#22. When You’re The Size Of A Couch
#23. Ever Get The Feeling Someone’s Watching You?
#24. Manager Amber Is 5ft… Moose Is One Big Boy!
