Irish Wolf Schnauzer

Dog Breed Profile

Irish Wolf Schnauzer History

The Irish Wolfhound is a very old breed of domestic wolfhound. The height of the Irish Wolfhound is 2.75 m (9 ft) at the withers, and weight ranges from 57 kg (125 lb) to 80 kg (175 lb). The origin of the name “Irish” is unclear, as are its origins. The coat colours are grey and brindle, and they have been described as being “grey ghosts”, due to their ghostly appearance.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

Unknown

Ancestry

Giant Schnauzer, Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolf Schnauzer Physical Characteristics

The Irish Wolf schnauzer is a small, medium-to-large sized, long-haired breed of dog that was originally bred as a farm, herding, and hunting companion. They are descendants of the Standard Schnauzer, the Affenpinscher, and the Poodle. They are intelligent, energetic, and courageous. The wolf schnauzer has a wiry outer coat, a dense undercoat, and a medium-length, straight or wavy outer coat. Their head is wedge-shaped with a slightly domed forehead, a muzzle that is medium to wide, and nose that is large, colored in black, gray, or liver. Their ears are coated with hair, hanging close to the cheeks, and laying flat against their head. The Irish Wolf schnauzer has a long neck and a tail that is docked.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Blue, Brindle, Cream, Gray, Red, Silver, White

Height Range

Male Height Range: 28 – 30 inches

Female Height Range: 27 – 28 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 70 – 150 lbs

Female Weight Range: 70 – 140 lbs

Irish Wolf Schnauzer Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

10-12 yrs

Irish Wolf Schnauzer Health Concerns

Osteosarcoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Bloat, Liver Shunts, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Hip Dysplasia, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Irish Wolf Schnauzer Temperament and Behaviour

The Irish Wolf Schnauzer is smart, brave, and protective of his family. They are moderately active and require a lot of exercise, but are fairly low-energy indoors. They are fairly high energy, but are also generally calm. They are friendly with dogs and people, but can sometimes get aggressive with strange dogs.

Irish Wolf Schnauzer Activity Requirements

The Irish Wolfhound is a giant, muscular, and powerful dog that was originally bred for hunting and guarding. Today, these gentle giants are popular as pets. These dogs are loyal, intelligent, and very devoted. While the Irish Wolfhound is a large, strong breed, they are not very active. They do not need a lot of exercise and should be kept in cool climates. If they get too hot, they will quickly overheat. Irish Wolfhounds are good family dogs and do well with children. They generally get along with other dogs, but they can be aggressive towards strange animals. They do not require much exercise and do not need a fenced yard.