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People Are Posting Hilarious Photos Of Their Irish Wolfhounds, And It’s Crazy How Large They Are (50 Pics)
The Irish Wolfhounds got their name not for their appearance. They got it for their purpose—wolf hunting with dogs. Some people think that all we have of the earliest times of this old breed are more myth and legend than fact. It is mentioned, as cú (variously translated as hound, Irish hound, war dog, wolf dog, etc.) in Irish laws, which predate Christianity, and in Irish literature going back as far as the 5th century or, in the case of the Sagas, from the old Irish period—AD600-900. Whatever the truth, it doesn't take away the fact that these creatures are incredibly delightful and beautiful. And big. According to the official the World Canine Federation standards, their desired height is 32 inches (81cm) to 34 inches (86cm). And although the Irish Wolfhound can be a frightening sight for those who aren't familiar with them, their all-around friendliness can't be any higher. To give these pups the attention they deserve, Bored Panda has compiled a list of their funniest photos, so scroll down to check them out and upvote your favorite entries.
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17 Days After My Mom Passed From Ovarian Cancer, Her Old Irish Wolfhound Followed In Tow To Be With Her. I Miss Them Both So Much. Dogs Know
I'm so sorry for your loss mate. Bless her. X This is such a beautiful photo and memory.
I feel bad for upvoting this but the love between them is so obvious. My condolences for both your losses. (My mom died several years ago and my beloved BestCatEver Gordi died 11 days later. Low blow, as you know, and I still cry from both losses, but there's joy in knowing that they're together, too. A billion hugs, hon, and I'm sorry for your losses.)
That is soooo sad, but i hope you feel better knowing that they will be together at rainbows bridge xxx
You really can die of a broken heart but I'm glad they are reunited ♥ Such a wonderful photo.
I believe so, my wife's dad died only 3 days after his wife, they were married for 60 something years, he was perfectly healthy until she passed then just sort of gave up, he definitely died of a broken heart.
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I too am so sorry for the loss of your mom and her Irish Wolfhound. Bless them both. And bless you for having to stay behind with only your memories.😢
One of Them died from cancer.... The other from a broken heart Dogs know I agree I feel for your loss💧
Oh, heartbreaking but they are together. Did her fur baby just get sick and die or was he ill as well.
Beautiful and heartbreaking, i have tears filling up my eyes.
I'm making my second round of reading this, it's just so bittersweet! And the picture is just beautiful, your mom doesn't even look I'll! She looks beautiful and well loved! That's a picture that I would have on my wall, if it isn't there already! I hope that you and your family are doing well and are able to celebrate their lives together. God Bless you all!
Oh bless you, that’s tragic. But your mum is not in pain anymore, and she has her best friend. I’m so sorry for your loss. RIP to both your mum and friend xx
made me cry...soooo sorry for your hole in your heart xxoo Adair <3
I'm literally in tears, so sad so sorry for your loss, dogs are awesome!
How loving! Her bestie wanted to be together so they could play together again! God Bless them both!💖
Sorry about the "?" at the end. It snuck in on its own! I just lost
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Love this picture knowing how much comfort these dogs bring to their owners. , !
Sometimes that happens. My Sister-in-law's chihuahua died a couple of months after she did.
Dogs hearts can break,too. I’m so sorry for your moms’ passing. And her best dog pal,too.
That photo is a treasure, and your beautiful mother and her beloved dog have such an obvious and wonderful bond. I agree that dogs know far more than we realize. One of my favorite sayings is "Help me be as kind as dogs think I am." Thank you for sharing this painful and elegant photo. I hope you find peace and joy, as your mother would wish. Remember that she is part of you, now and always. Don't be surprised if you "talk" to her, sleep more than usual. I lost my husband and it sometimes seemed to help if I walked alone and let memories flood my mind.
That photo is a treasure, and both their "smiles" are beautiful, as they are. I hope you find peace and joy, as your mother would wish for you. Losing a parent, sibling, spouse, dog or anyone you love means losing a part of yourself. It's achingly painful. Remember that she lives on in you, now and forever.
Thank you for sharing this incredible photo. Of course, I am crying like crazy. I want to share this amazing Memorial poem with you that will surely cause a lot of tears, but at the same time, it is perfect. I lost my sweet angel Yorkie Jenna 15 months ago, and it still seems like yesterday. I have shared this with so many friends. No author, but it is beautiful and I KNOW they are together smiling at you...and all of us. Lots of Luv and great vibes from the Land of Enchantment. and-if-I-g...5b01c1.jpg 
Author is Colleen Fitzsimmons and she has legal copyright. It is called "Missing You" and it was written in memory of Shadow and Sexy Sadie with many, many tears.
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I'm so very sorry for the loss of your Mum and her beloved dog. It's hard to lose a loved one whether they be human or fur friend but when they go so close together, you know they are together, even though you miss them so much. Sending gentle hugs and much love, Lynda xxx
So very Sorry!!! A true loyal loving friend til the end. Such Love.
This made me cry... both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time to know they are together. So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful picture you have of the two of them.
Sorry for your loss, my three childhood dogs all died within months of each other. The youngest one got very sick suddenly and after he went his brother and sister just descided it was time to move on too. So sad but at least they have each other ❤️
I’m sorry for your loss! I too have Ovarian Cancer and cant help but notice your Mom is my doppelgänger!
There's nothing to suggest that. Dogs pass. Don't be a jackass to someone who lost their family members to gain edgelord points in the internet.
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From the way it's worded I thought the hound also passed away. It's not unheard of for a dog to die from sadness.
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One of these dogs has a clearly larger than life presence, whose mere physicality, elevated by an extreme amount of self confidence, intimidates any would be intruders and provides a sense of security for the entire household. The other one is an Irish Wolfhound.
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I would absolutely love to spend a day in the owners shoes. So much beauty and peace in one pic
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The Tallest Boi
What A Big Mouth You Have
Is It Comfy?
He Didn't Know What To Do
As Big As A Donkey
He Has Eaten Breakfast, Romped Around In The Rain And Played With His Toys. Now It’s Time To Rest Up Until Afternoon Playtime
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My dad's ex-girlfriend had an Irish Wolfhound that stood a few inches tall than my 6-foot tall dad when on his hindlegs.
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If you have the bowls on the floor then I can fully understand this since it's easier and, I believe, less damaging to them to do this. I'm basing it on what I have heard about great danes.
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We had a Wolfie stay at our house for 4 days while his owners couldn’t pick him up. Still a puppy but up to my stomach (I was 14) my friends called him “the weird monkey-spider-horse-dog thing” When the owners came to pick him uphe ran to them but as soon as they opened the door he wouldn’t hop into the truck, ran back to me and sat at my feet. They were calling him but he looked at me so I walked over to the truck and told him to jump in and he did but got right back out. They ended up picking him up and locking him in and left. I may or may not have cried when they left.
I waited for the perfect time, then at 60, realized it wasn't going to happen but I was going to be too old to handle her if I waited any longer. We're so overjoyed to have her now!
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My best friend and service dog in training, Seamus Finnigan, is a 10 month old Irish Wolfhound.
I would love an Irish Wolfhound but they only live to about seven years old. Too much heartache.
Why? I heard big dogs usually live less years then smaller dogs, but seven years is too short a life!
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I am owned by 3 of these gorgeous hounds and wouldn't be without them <3
I only know the breed from pictures. Are they really as sweet as they look? Gentle giants?
Yes, they are. Hearth-rugs. Like all dogs they need to be socialised properly and then they make wonderful family pets. Warning though - they are fairly clumsy until about 3 years old. The biggest downside to this breed is the short life span. :-(
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My friend has a Wolfhound. He looks intimidating, but is scared of his own farts.
another post proving we don't deserve doggos, they are too awesome! I wish I could have a doggie, but my working schedule would mean he would stay alone over 9 hours. And also I don;t think I will ever have the condition to get enough excercise for such a huge breed! Kudos to people who can give them what they need!
Kudos to all their companians. I have the honour to serve some cats and they frighten me when they are not happy. Can't begin to think what happens if one of those dogs has a bad day. But they are majestic.
I rescued Irish Wolfhounds for some 20 odd years. Usually had Wolfe’s and Great Danes. Love this breed, the gentle nature, loving pups with the big black nose. 💕. These pics brought back some of the best memories for me!
An acquaintance of mine rescued (or did, haven't seen her in years) Russian Wolfhounds. I remember her thumping one for trying to eat an overfed longhaired daschundt. Different temperament completely.
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I went hiking in the Wicklow mountains in Ireland and it was covered in tall heathers. My friends and I came across a short woman standing amongst it all as if waiting for some thing. Up bounded one wolfhound up from behind a hill and I thought 'wow! A wolfhound!' Then two more just stood up from the heathers and I never even noticed them. It was amazing to see three of them in their element. Their tall stature making nothing of the terrain.
A long time ago, when I was much younger, I met a young beauty. I'm five feet, and this dog could stand on all 4s with her head on my shoulder without straining. SHe was on her way to be xrayed for possible hip dysplasia, which would determine if she lived and bred,or was euthanized. (She was clear.) Evidently all the breeders decided to eliminate the defect from the breed because it was too prevalent. She, too was a lap dog: one foot and her head in my lap,and she'd stay that way for as long as I sat still. She was a total sweetie, well-trained and loving.
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I love that big dogs just want to curl in your lap. It's hilarious.
They don't realize that they get big!! I love it!!!
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Their life span only last 6 - 10 years, just like Bernese mountain dog their life span only last 6 - 8 years. And Great Danes is 7 - 10 years. My hubby loves those breed. Why all these giant gentle don't last longer but those baking tiny dogs can lives so long.The dog average height is 85 cm, and Great Danes is 80 cms. Their life span only last 6 - 10 years, just like Bernese mountain dog their life span only last 6 - 8 years. And Great Danes is 7 - 10 years. My hubby loves those breed. Why all these giant gentle don't last longer but those baking tiny dogs can lives so long.
Such a callous comment!!! That's like saying some breeds are more deserving than others!!! Just because your husband likes a breed doesn't mean the rest are rubbish, you know. You, your husband and what you two like are not the most important thing in the whole universe. Why are you healthy while so many people die every day? Same stupid question. Biology works that way, it's unfair lovely dogs last only a few years, but that doesn't give the right to despise other animals. With your zero level of empathy, I do hope you are never in charge of any living creature.
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Seriously, these beautiful animals must have their own rooms - fully furnished!
I didn't know this dog breed. And it's definitely huge but very cute. And I just realized that my dog looks like an Irish Wolfhound, just a smaller version... She's a Philippine mongrel. Wanna see her? >> >>>>>>>>>>>>> https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PEM8noWI_JkLWDDEyLlG62kkB6nvqY8BYP_eSfIIhb9zDAJf5Yn1RK_suhlR7AcKBhhZSJMGIpsH5GviEUZLX_2L6ybSWvGXYl1iHvSdZLzatWf6SJVK_7ynsJdxRs5IlKCXbJzH4c7wMwq7ONnVAfj6_jOBpVPrHZBtgS_yk9X7YHFzuuyswDYmQqVX_Dsdh8-C4qrZkHdFZ-v2Jm7GrjJm9A1uK84kSvl9I4vECTi18j7zmSFIsG9a0EcgO2dM6PSZF8hbv1Q7ItH-fDgsuindxGEQ_zVs3VeUmpPVzco6uWn-NloFP-duLpHBO3zNb6vlwPIZ_ch18-HzrWICQndXoduJImbHuvvSd8ub-BMh2SH1NcGZ-vJUK8ngp7VG59JpiaEDI7t-2F76TEaMf01mYb_rvbHG3wETLxg5QZUlGemvTFTrxX6tmK7C25QQ2oOxH7oaT-Q_6l_zR6IaeJ3LsSHBuaPCVuI-XIpt8DNSaRQegdtfmfpMCCPwtdCh5nAW-1fYyckLj66IeatVIRtnrOpMbz5rKc7jJgCHRdQwuP_Hz5kfdGDwEdcNXbrSHfxZRk5vp5Z8iik0PsEsPBJA8ZcrM6vtVAPiofXKo9fkHZbLpLJaHYdKPdcI6d7-oRFb4IxudC2o8U8SvMBjlaNIiA=s222-no
Pity they have such short lifespans. It would be heartbreaking to lose one just as you were getting really attached.
I grew up with Russian Wolfhound's. 2 in all. My stepmom had one and got me one and I, (scratch that my dog was), was constantly stared at, stopped and asked endless questions. (My dog was asked questions too). Our neighbors had 2 Irish Wolfhound's...where I would be found more often than not. I will always have a very soft spot for my Wolfhound friends.
So sad that these wonderful huge dogs, like the Irish Wolfhound and Great Danes only get to live relatively short lives - 6-7-8 years :(
Those dogs are amazing. Yes, I know that they look a bit like an old rug left on rain but their minds are so wonderful. I truly respect them because they are usually so calm (unless they have a good reason to start havoc). Maybe it is just their self-esteem caused by enough of strength to tear apart few wolfs or anything else in sight.
My best friend is my 10 month old Irish Wolfhound named Seamus Finnigan—wonderful breed! They make great service dogs!
They aren't considered fully adult until 3 to 4 years and as the average life span is 7 years, and it is only fair that service dogs get to retire, it doesn't make their being trained for service by organisations worthwhile.
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I swear my vet has a dog that looks exactly like these, with the same face and type of fur, but just not as big. I mean, she's really tall and has long legs, but she's not remotely as big as the giants in these pictures!
they can, if they get the wrong food and grow too quickly. It's important to give big breed-puppy food to big puppies, especially in these huge breeds.
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My favorite dog in the world ever since seeing Hound of the Baskervilles.
Because they are beautiful, intelligent, friendly animals.
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We had a Wolfie stay at our house for 4 days while his owners couldn’t pick him up. Still a puppy but up to my stomach (I was 14) my friends called him “the weird monkey-spider-horse-dog thing” When the owners came to pick him uphe ran to them but as soon as they opened the door he wouldn’t hop into the truck, ran back to me and sat at my feet. They were calling him but he looked at me so I walked over to the truck and told him to jump in and he did but got right back out. They ended up picking him up and locking him in and left. I may or may not have cried when they left.
I waited for the perfect time, then at 60, realized it wasn't going to happen but I was going to be too old to handle her if I waited any longer. We're so overjoyed to have her now!
Load More Replies... My best friend and service dog in training, Seamus Finnigan, is a 10 month old Irish Wolfhound.
I would love an Irish Wolfhound but they only live to about seven years old. Too much heartache.
Why? I heard big dogs usually live less years then smaller dogs, but seven years is too short a life!
Load More Replies... I am owned by 3 of these gorgeous hounds and wouldn't be without them <3
I only know the breed from pictures. Are they really as sweet as they look? Gentle giants?
Yes, they are. Hearth-rugs. Like all dogs they need to be socialised properly and then they make wonderful family pets. Warning though - they are fairly clumsy until about 3 years old. The biggest downside to this breed is the short life span. :-(
Load More Replies... My friend has a Wolfhound. He looks intimidating, but is scared of his own farts.
another post proving we don't deserve doggos, they are too awesome! I wish I could have a doggie, but my working schedule would mean he would stay alone over 9 hours. And also I don;t think I will ever have the condition to get enough excercise for such a huge breed! Kudos to people who can give them what they need!
Kudos to all their companians. I have the honour to serve some cats and they frighten me when they are not happy. Can't begin to think what happens if one of those dogs has a bad day. But they are majestic.
I rescued Irish Wolfhounds for some 20 odd years. Usually had Wolfe’s and Great Danes. Love this breed, the gentle nature, loving pups with the big black nose. 💕. These pics brought back some of the best memories for me!
An acquaintance of mine rescued (or did, haven't seen her in years) Russian Wolfhounds. I remember her thumping one for trying to eat an overfed longhaired daschundt. Different temperament completely.
Load More Replies... I went hiking in the Wicklow mountains in Ireland and it was covered in tall heathers. My friends and I came across a short woman standing amongst it all as if waiting for some thing. Up bounded one wolfhound up from behind a hill and I thought 'wow! A wolfhound!' Then two more just stood up from the heathers and I never even noticed them. It was amazing to see three of them in their element. Their tall stature making nothing of the terrain.
A long time ago, when I was much younger, I met a young beauty. I'm five feet, and this dog could stand on all 4s with her head on my shoulder without straining. SHe was on her way to be xrayed for possible hip dysplasia, which would determine if she lived and bred,or was euthanized. (She was clear.) Evidently all the breeders decided to eliminate the defect from the breed because it was too prevalent. She, too was a lap dog: one foot and her head in my lap,and she'd stay that way for as long as I sat still. She was a total sweetie, well-trained and loving.
Load More Replies... I love that big dogs just want to curl in your lap. It's hilarious.
They don't realize that they get big!! I love it!!!
Load More Replies... Their life span only last 6 - 10 years, just like Bernese mountain dog their life span only last 6 - 8 years. And Great Danes is 7 - 10 years. My hubby loves those breed. Why all these giant gentle don't last longer but those baking tiny dogs can lives so long.The dog average height is 85 cm, and Great Danes is 80 cms. Their life span only last 6 - 10 years, just like Bernese mountain dog their life span only last 6 - 8 years. And Great Danes is 7 - 10 years. My hubby loves those breed. Why all these giant gentle don't last longer but those baking tiny dogs can lives so long.
Such a callous comment!!! That's like saying some breeds are more deserving than others!!! Just because your husband likes a breed doesn't mean the rest are rubbish, you know. You, your husband and what you two like are not the most important thing in the whole universe. Why are you healthy while so many people die every day? Same stupid question. Biology works that way, it's unfair lovely dogs last only a few years, but that doesn't give the right to despise other animals. With your zero level of empathy, I do hope you are never in charge of any living creature.
Load More Replies... Seriously, these beautiful animals must have their own rooms - fully furnished!
I didn't know this dog breed. And it's definitely huge but very cute. And I just realized that my dog looks like an Irish Wolfhound, just a smaller version... She's a Philippine mongrel. Wanna see her? >> >>>>>>>>>>>>> https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PEM8noWI_JkLWDDEyLlG62kkB6nvqY8BYP_eSfIIhb9zDAJf5Yn1RK_suhlR7AcKBhhZSJMGIpsH5GviEUZLX_2L6ybSWvGXYl1iHvSdZLzatWf6SJVK_7ynsJdxRs5IlKCXbJzH4c7wMwq7ONnVAfj6_jOBpVPrHZBtgS_yk9X7YHFzuuyswDYmQqVX_Dsdh8-C4qrZkHdFZ-v2Jm7GrjJm9A1uK84kSvl9I4vECTi18j7zmSFIsG9a0EcgO2dM6PSZF8hbv1Q7ItH-fDgsuindxGEQ_zVs3VeUmpPVzco6uWn-NloFP-duLpHBO3zNb6vlwPIZ_ch18-HzrWICQndXoduJImbHuvvSd8ub-BMh2SH1NcGZ-vJUK8ngp7VG59JpiaEDI7t-2F76TEaMf01mYb_rvbHG3wETLxg5QZUlGemvTFTrxX6tmK7C25QQ2oOxH7oaT-Q_6l_zR6IaeJ3LsSHBuaPCVuI-XIpt8DNSaRQegdtfmfpMCCPwtdCh5nAW-1fYyckLj66IeatVIRtnrOpMbz5rKc7jJgCHRdQwuP_Hz5kfdGDwEdcNXbrSHfxZRk5vp5Z8iik0PsEsPBJA8ZcrM6vtVAPiofXKo9fkHZbLpLJaHYdKPdcI6d7-oRFb4IxudC2o8U8SvMBjlaNIiA=s222-no
Pity they have such short lifespans. It would be heartbreaking to lose one just as you were getting really attached.
I grew up with Russian Wolfhound's. 2 in all. My stepmom had one and got me one and I, (scratch that my dog was), was constantly stared at, stopped and asked endless questions. (My dog was asked questions too). Our neighbors had 2 Irish Wolfhound's...where I would be found more often than not. I will always have a very soft spot for my Wolfhound friends.
So sad that these wonderful huge dogs, like the Irish Wolfhound and Great Danes only get to live relatively short lives - 6-7-8 years :(
Those dogs are amazing. Yes, I know that they look a bit like an old rug left on rain but their minds are so wonderful. I truly respect them because they are usually so calm (unless they have a good reason to start havoc). Maybe it is just their self-esteem caused by enough of strength to tear apart few wolfs or anything else in sight.
My best friend is my 10 month old Irish Wolfhound named Seamus Finnigan—wonderful breed! They make great service dogs!
They aren't considered fully adult until 3 to 4 years and as the average life span is 7 years, and it is only fair that service dogs get to retire, it doesn't make their being trained for service by organisations worthwhile.
Load More Replies... I swear my vet has a dog that looks exactly like these, with the same face and type of fur, but just not as big. I mean, she's really tall and has long legs, but she's not remotely as big as the giants in these pictures!
they can, if they get the wrong food and grow too quickly. It's important to give big breed-puppy food to big puppies, especially in these huge breeds.
Load More Replies... My favorite dog in the world ever since seeing Hound of the Baskervilles.
Because they are beautiful, intelligent, friendly animals.
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