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Is an Irish Wolfhound good choice for me?

Big Dog — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:21:15 +0000

I would say yes, if you would like to have a dog that looks like a ‘bear’ from the outside, but is really affectionate and sweet in the inside. The Irish Wolfhound makes a good companion as they can get attached to their family easily and usually greet everybody as a friend. They like other dogs and pets around them, as well as the children – but because of their size, the best is to never let them alone unsupervised. Apart from these, early socialization and obedience is a must to have the dog behave nicely.

The coat of the Irish Wolfhound is coarse and medium in length. The breed is an average shedder, therefore at least weekly brushing is advised. On the other hand, the beard of the dog must be cleaned daily to prevent diseases. They are prone to health issues like bloat or bone cancer and sadly, they have a relatively short lifespan (5-10 years).

Factors To Consider When Picking Your Perfect Puppy

Big Dog — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:27:43 +0000

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Big Dog — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:42:10 +0000

Those who are planning to have a dog like this are usually aware of what they want, but I’d like to sum up the most necessary things you have to know. The Irish Wolfhound is one of the friendliest dogs on Earth, so it isn’t really good for protecting the house. But it is a perfect family pet, due to the fact that it’s calm and dignified personailty makes everyone fall in love… Those who choose this breed should face the fact that they are planning to live together with one of the largest dog breeds in the world, a breed that always needs to feel the onwer close. It is a common place, but true: this dog is a real “gentle giant”. Someone who had an Irish Wolfhound, won’t want to have any other breed…
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How to avoid my Irish Wolfhound being jealous of my new born baby?

Big Dog — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:58:43 +0000

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Irish Wolfhound. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Irish Wolfhound for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Irish Wolfhound hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Irish Wolfhound used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your Irish Wolfhound will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Irish Wolfhound feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Irish Wolfhound as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Can children be left unsupervised with the Irish Wolfhound?

Big Dog — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:27:05 +0000

It is such a joy to see children playing with the family dog on a day when the family is all home together. However, little children are not to be left alone with the Irish Wolfhound. Due to the size of the dog, even as a puppy, they can be big enough to knock down little children during play and not in any aggressive manner. As children love to play “horsy”, unsupervised children may just jump on the backs and causing injury to the dog.

Take note that their backs were not made to carry heavy or even moderate weights. Although strong as the breed is, they shouldn’t try pulling a cart with children on it. This will definitely cause more damage for their body structure is not made for drafting or carting work. So the bottom line is that older children are better playmates for they can discern what should or shouldn’t be done, and that all little children should have adult supervision.

How to buy a European Irish Wolfhound?

Big Dog — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:31:16 +0000

If one is an outdoorsy type with a drive to engage in physical activity, then an Irish Wolfhound would be the best companion for these events! Originally breed as A fierce hunting dog, they nowadays enjoys staying nearby a fireplace with their owners while resting. If these are qualities that one likes, then here are more facts about them: they are very muscular and large with harsh and thick coats in white, black, gray. Necks are long and muscular as well as their backs. These dogs have an overall rustic appearance. For one to know more, the breed standard is available in various sources. By studying the standard, one can know what should be present in a quality dog. Armed with this knowledge, it can give one some confidence when sorting through bad and quality breeders.

Non-quality breeders may:

Not be able to answer your questions correctly or confidently
Be hesitant to show his kennel
Not be part of an accredited group or club
Have proof of the dog’s said bloodline

Quality breeders will always:

Stick to the breed standard
Maintain the dog’s temperament of being intelligent and mellow
Provide all medical clearances
Let clients visit the kennel

Knowing these tips will be helpful but actual experience will help solidify them and time may not be on one’s side when one is just new and wanting to own a purebred as soon as possible. If one is excited to get a quality dog without the risk of falling for scams, there are resources where searching and choosing the right companion can be done without sacrificing quality and with the ease of speaking to educated and experienced dog lovers and enthusiasts who care about the client and the dog’s welfare at the same time. This resource is none other than Euro Puppy. With Euro Puppy nothing will be hidden and all questions will be entertained for one to be truly confident in their choice of companion. Euro Puppy has provided more than satisfactory service to 80 countries by giving a lifetime guarantee and a lifetime family companion!