Irish Wolfhound Lurcher Dog Breed

The Irish Wolfhound Lurcher is a designer breed mix of the Irish Wolfhound and the Lurcher, which are both giant breeds. It is important to note that these are features described by breeders and owners of the hybrid, but, ultimately, your hybrid could inherit any appearance trait or combination of attributes from either or both breed parents. These breeds are the little guys, standing up to 24 to 33.6 inches at the shoulder, and weighing up to 62 to 155 pounds.

Irish Wolfhound Lurcher Breed Details

Below are details and specs for the Irish Wolfhound Lurcher dog breed.

Type
Hybrid
Lifespan
8 - 15 yrs.
Height
24 - 33½ in.
Weight
67 - 155 lbs
Friendliness
OverallFamily FriendlyChild FriendlyPet FriendlyStranger Friendly
Maintenance
Easy to GroomEnergy LevelExercise NeedsHealthShedding Amount
Behavior
Barks / HowlsEasy to TrainGuard DogPlayfulnessWatch Dog
Ownership
Apartment DogCan be AloneGood for Busy OwnersGood for New OwnersIntelligence

Irish Wolfhound Lurcher Breed Description

Because of this breeds loyal nature, it is recommended that these dogs are introduced to children when the dog is still young; otherwise, the Irish Wolfhound Lurcher may view the child as a threat, and therefore its vigilant instincts will take over. Irish Wolfhound Lurcher make good family dogs for an active family. In combining these traits, the Irish Wolfhound Lurcher is a dog that is sweet, calm, and very friendly. And it doesn't take long to realize that the Irish Wolfhound Lurcher can be your happiest and most enthusiastic companion.

The Irish Wolfhound Lurcher ordinarily takes the best of the traits from the parent lineage to produce a keen, affectionate, active dog that is perhaps less inclined to chase off after a scent and more inclined to listen and obey their humans. The Irish Wolfhound Lurcher is a high energy dog who needs a lot of exercise. Although not aggressive by nature, the Irish Wolfhound Lurcher has the look that will scare off any intruder. They usually get along well with other animals and are not territorial. If left alone, he may becomes noisy and destructive. Depending on your personality, they may or may not be good for a first-time dog owner.

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Authored by:Dog-Learn
Updated:August 9, 2018
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