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Is an Irish Wolfhound the right dog for you?<\/h2>\n

Every dog breed has its positives and negatives, and the Irish Wolfhound is no exception. Adding an Irish Wolfhound puppy to your family is a long-term commitment. It is essential that you take your time and research the breed thoroughly before making a decision that will affect your life for years to come.<\/p>\n

Wolfhounds are giant indoor family pets and not for everyone. They are unique dogs with special requirements. One of the breed\u2019s strongest characteristics is its gentleness. As Phyllis Gardner put it, \u201cthey are intelligent and level-headed, with a sense of humour, and gifted with a magical \u2018second sight.\u2019\u201d If bred and raised properly, the rewards are many for those with space and time. They make outstanding family members.<\/p>\n

Dogs don\u2019t care about muddy paw-prints, wet floors, or chewed corners. \"BlossomThese things have to be expected while your puppy grows. So if you are very house proud, don\u2019t buy a dog; it doesn\u2019t care what condition its home is in.<\/p>\n

Some never chew or have an accident in the house, while others can demolish a suite of furniture in five minutes, and take forever to house train. Some Wolfhounds dig and when they do, they don’t dig holes \u2014 they dig craters!<\/em> So be warned, it is not all fun! Put your valuables away, and keep your shoes in the closet. Once past the puppy stage they are easy to live with.<\/p>\n

\"IrishBreeders have an obligation to produce puppies who will be stable, well-adjusted members of society. Temperament, the Irish wolfhound\u2019s greatest asset, must be considered in selecting breeding stock. Physical perfection and beauty are worthless if the hound does not possess the intelligent and gentle nature for which the breed is known.<\/p>\n

You get out of a relationship what you are willing to put into it, and this holds true for both dog and man. When you keep a giant breed, you have a responsibility as an owner to know its character and dependability, ensuring it will not be a danger to itself or the public. Things can happen in a split second resulting in a life changed forever.<\/p>\n

They look so cute at this age \u2026<\/em><\/h1>\n

\"Puppy<\/p>\n

but could you cope with this?<\/em><\/h1>\n

\"Wolfhound<\/p>\n

Reality Check<\/h2>\n

Owning an Irish Wolfhound requires significant time, money, and emotional commitment, and should not be entered into lightly. After that first romantic notion of living with an Irish Wolfhound, and before the decision to bring an Irish Wolfhound into your life is made, a reality check is necessary \u2014 for your sake and the dog\u2019s sake. An IW requires more of everything and comes with more than just the challenges of a fenced yard, appropriate transport, and an open-minded approach to household tidiness. Before bringing an Irish Wolfhound into your life, weighing the financial requirements is essential. The heartbreak of bringing an Irish Wolfhound into your life, and then realizing, too late, that the financial responsibility is unfeasible, is something you can avoid by reading on.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the basic costs to expect (These prices will only go up).<\/em><\/p>\n