Irish Wolfhound

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 7 years is about 3.2 years shorter than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 112.5 lb is about 3.5 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Ireland. The coat is described as wiry, medium. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.7 points below the group average of 3.7 for the Hound Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 2 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 4 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 75 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Serum Bile Acids. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.