Lobero irlandés
Irish Wolfhound
A giant, soft-natured rough-coated hound, one of the tallest breeds, with a calm and friendly way about it.
De un vistazo
- Tamaño
- Gigante
- Altura a la cruz
- Machos 81–90 cm · Hembras 71–81 cm
- Peso
- Machos 55–70 kg · Hembras 41–55 kg
- Esperanza de vida
- 6–10 años
- Ejercicio
- 45–90 min al día
- Aseo
- Una vez por semana
- Pelo
- Pelo áspero, medio
- Colores
- Gris, Atigrado, Rojo, Negro, Blanco, Leonado, Trigueño
- Criado para
- Caza a la vista, Compañía
- País de origen
- Irlanda
- FCI
- Grupo 10, n.º 160 · Lebreles
Criadores en Kuldo
Ningún criador de Kuldo tiene esta raza todavía.
Vivir con la raza
| Cariñoso con la familia | 5/5 – Muy alto |
|---|---|
| Bueno con niños | 4/5 – Alto |
| Bueno con otros perros | 4/5 – Alto |
| Bueno con gatos | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Abierto con desconocidos | 4/5 – Alto |
| Energía | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Juguetón | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Necesita estimulación mental | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Fácil de educar | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Instinto de presa | 4/5 – Alto |
| Vigilante y protector | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Ladridos | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Muda de pelo | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Exigencia de aseo | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Babeo | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Apto para primerizos | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Apto para pisos | 1/5 – Muy bajo |
| Adaptabilidad | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Tolera quedarse solo | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Tolera el calor | 2/5 – Bajo |
| Tolera el frío | 4/5 – Alto |
Orientación propia de Kuldo basada en los rasgos típicos de la raza. Cada perro es único, así que habla con el criador.
¿Es la raza adecuada para ti?
Ideal si …
- have space, a large car and a budget for a giant dog
- want a calm, friendly companion rather than a guard
- enjoy relaxed daily walks in the countryside
Piénsalo bien si …
- live in a small flat or have many stairs
- would find a short lifespan hard to accept
- keep cats or small pets the dog has not grown up with
Cuidados
Carácter
Kind, easy-going and generally friendly with people and other dogs, the Irish Wolfhound is more gentle giant than guard dog. It is sensitive and bonds closely with its family.
Ejercicio
Adults need daily walks and a chance to stretch their legs in a safe area; puppies should not be over-exercised while their joints develop. Long rambles at an easy pace suit the breed well.
Aseo
The harsh, wiry coat needs a weekly brush and comb, with light hand-tidying around the head. Shedding is moderate.
Educación
Wolfhounds learn willingly with kind, consistent handling, but early lead training is essential before they outgrow you. They are not built for repetitive drills.
Salud
As a giant breed the Irish Wolfhound has a short life expectancy, and heart disease (dilated cardiomyopathy), bone cancer, bloat and a congenital liver shunt are known concerns. Ask the breeder for heart screening and liver shunt results for the parents and litter.
Pruebas de salud que suelen hacer los criadores
- Corazón
- Caderas (HD)
- Codos (ED)
Pide al criador que te enseñe los resultados de los padres.
Sobre la raza
Large hounds were kept in Ireland for hunting wolves and deer for many centuries, and with the wolf gone the type almost disappeared. In the 19th century Captain George Augustus Graham worked to rebuild the breed, and today it is a national symbol of Ireland.
Living with a wolfhound means planning around its size: a big car, room to stretch out, and costs for food and vet care to match. Indoors it is usually calm and sociable, though puppies are clumsy and grow quickly. Growth needs careful management, and the breed's short lifespan is something every future owner should weigh honestly.
¿Sabías que…?
The FCI standard sets a minimum height of 79 cm for males, and many dogs stand well above that.