The strange phrase "gentle giant" is the best suited to the representatives of the breed of wolfhound. These large animals are characterized by a soft and balanced character. They are generous and patient, intelligent and thoughtful. A wolfhound dog is completely devoid of aggression.
This is the most gentle and patient "four-legged nanny" who will never offend a child. To avoid conflict, she will leave the little barking dog, but will accept a beautiful warlike stance at the sight of a stronger and more worthy opponent. However, she will not take any action - she will patiently wait for the attack. A wolfhound dog can become furious only if attacked. In other situations, she is patient and consistent.
Irish Wolfhound - a dog that no one dares to train to develop aggression - it can become dangerous even during training.
The animal is easily trained, quickly understands all the commands, but is not in a hurry to execute them - the dog ponders all its actions. The speed of execution of the commands sets the trainer. It is important to know that this animal requires a firm, but kind attitude towards itself. You will never be rude to get the execution of commands. The wolfhound for a long time and meaningfully survives the grievances inflicted on him.
A wolfhound dog is a huge, muscular, massive animal. The coat is stiff and shaggy; on the face it forms thick eyebrows and a beard. Most often, the coat is dyed gray. This is perhaps the tallest dog in the world. Her average height is 90 centimeters and weighs about 80 kilograms. Often there are larger individuals, whose height can exceed 120 centimeters, and weight 100 kilograms.
Such a dog in a rack on its hind legs reaches a height of two meters! It has an extremely flexible body, sleeps most often on the back with a "screw" - the upper body, for example, lies on the left side, and the back on the right.
Initially, a wolfhound dog was used for hunting. It was not difficult for her to independently find, catch up and destroy the wolf. Today it is still the best shepherd dog. In urban conditions, she does not forget her "professional" duties. If you go in the company of friends outside the city, this amazing dog will carefully monitor you. Wolfhound will not allow anyone to fall behind or get lost. It is indispensable for hiking, traveling in the mountains.
There is another representative of the breed Wolfhound. The Caucasian shepherd dog has not yet been officially recognized as a separate breed. More often it is called a Caucasian shepherd. It is gaining more and more popularity due to its combat, security and hunting qualities. For a long time this dog developed without human intervention. Animals existed freely, and therefore only the strongest survived.
The Caucasian Wolfhound is a powerful and fierce dog. On the hunt, she copes with a trot or a wild boar. In the sixties of the last century, most of them were exterminated due to the decree on the shooting. In recent years, work with this breed began to take on civilized forms. Selection is carried out under the supervision of professional dog handlers.
A wolfhound dog has not only a huge body, it is distinguished by a huge "dog charm", the ability to selflessly love its master.