Lébrel irlandês
Irish Wolfhound
A giant, soft-natured rough-coated hound, one of the tallest breeds, with a calm and friendly way about it.
Visão geral
- Porte
- Gigante
- Altura na cernelha
- Machos 81–90 cm · Fêmeas 71–81 cm
- Peso
- Machos 55–70 kg · Fêmeas 41–55 kg
- Expectativa de vida
- 6–10 anos
- Exercício
- 45–90 min por dia
- Cuidados com a pelagem
- Uma vez por semana
- Pelagem
- Pelo áspero, médio
- Cores
- Cinza, Tigrado, Vermelho, Preto, Branco, Fulvo, Trigo
- Criado para
- Caça pela visão, Companhia
- País de origem
- Irlanda
- FCI
- Grupo 10, nº 160 · Lebréis
Criadores no Kuldo
Nenhum criador no Kuldo tem esta raça ainda.
Convivendo com a raça
| Carinhoso com a família | 5/5 – Muito alto |
|---|---|
| Bom com crianças | 4/5 – Alto |
| Bom com outros cães | 4/5 – Alto |
| Bom com gatos | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Receptivo a estranhos | 4/5 – Alto |
| Energia | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Brincalhão | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Precisa de estímulo mental | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Fácil de adestrar | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Instinto de caça | 4/5 – Alto |
| Atento e protetor | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Latidos | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Queda de pelo | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Exigência de cuidados | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Baba | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Bom para tutores de primeira viagem | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Adequado para apartamento | 1/5 – Muito baixo |
| Adaptabilidade | 3/5 – Moderado |
| Tolera ficar sozinho | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Tolera calor | 2/5 – Baixo |
| Tolera frio | 4/5 – Alto |
Orientação do próprio Kuldo com base nas características típicas da raça. Cada cão é único, então converse com o criador.
É a raça certa para você?
Ótima escolha se você …
- 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
Pense bem se você …
- 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
Temperamento
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.
Exercício
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.
Cuidados com a pelagem
The harsh, wiry coat needs a weekly brush and comb, with light hand-tidying around the head. Shedding is moderate.
Adestramento
Wolfhounds learn willingly with kind, consistent handling, but early lead training is essential before they outgrow you. They are not built for repetitive drills.
Saúde
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.
Exames de saúde que os criadores costumam fazer
- Coração
- Quadril (HD)
- Cotovelos (ED)
Peça ao criador para mostrar os resultados dos pais.
Sobre a raça
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.
Você sabia?
The FCI standard sets a minimum height of 79 cm for males, and many dogs stand well above that.