Irish Wolfhound

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Irish Wolfhound should be fed daily of 4 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Keep your Irish Wolfhound in good shape by measuring his food rather than leaving food out all the time. The quality of dog food you buy also makes a difference ? the better the dog food, the further it will go toward nourishing your dog and the less of it you'll need to shake into your dog's bowl.

Irish Wolfhounds shed an average amount of hair and don't shed seasonally like most double-coated breeds. So, you'll want to increase your brushing routine to once a day when their shedding picks up in these seasons.

Brush him at least once a week to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy.

Irish Wolfhound doesn't take so much effort to groom them. Their coat may be either trimmed with clippers or by stripping (a process by which the coat is thinned and shortened with a sharp, comb-like tool called a stripping knife) a mix of both. Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog doesn't wear them down naturally to prevent painful tears and other problems.

Their ears should be checked weekly for redness or a bad odour, indicating an infection. Your careful weekly exam will help you spot potential health.

Irish Wolfhounds are active dogs, especially that they retain a strong instinct to hunt and chase the prey. Their activities should involve a combination of intensive routine and a daily walk in a secured fenced area daily. Regular exercise keeps them physically and mentally healthy.

So, consider providing stimulating activities such as participating in canine sports like tracking, agility, and lure coursing.

Veterinary care is essential to maintain a dog's health and well-being, and the frequency of vet visits required will depend on the individual dog. Annual health checks are recommended to ensure they are healthy and happy throughout their different life stages.

In these annual visits, your vet will complete a physical examination, take your dog's temperature, check his heartbeat and overall health.

Irish Wolfhounds are adorable and friendly dogs. They enjoy being around with their family to play and hang out. Their large size best suits to a home with older children because they may appear overwhelming to the younger ones. But they can be taught how to tone down their energy by early socialization and other training.

Irish Wolfhounds are easy to train. Despite their size, they are very sensitive dogs. This is why they do not respond well to harsh corrections, often simply ''shutting down.''

Positive reinforcement training is the most effective way to train a Wolfhound. They do not endure kenneling or confinement well if left for a long time.

Irish Wolfhound are friendly with other domestic pets. Although their hunting instincts may find them chasing small animals, they can learn not to intimidate them. Like with most breeds, it is necessary to properly introduce them to the other house pets and supervise their interactions.