THE IRISH WOLFHOUND 



We live in such a sceptical age that Goldsmith's statement 

 about a Wolfhound reaching the stature of a yearling calf or 

 standing 4 feet in height finds no credence. The worthy 

 doctor's natural history, however, was notoriously inexact, 

 and we may remain content with the knowledge that the 

 Irish Wolfhound at one time or another was an enormous 

 animal. For some reason or other he appears to have died 

 out, or nearly so, and that the breed has been resuscitated 

 so cleverly is a remarkable tribute to the small band of 

 enthusiasts headed by Captain Graham. The Deerhound 

 and Great Dane were the principal factors in the making of 

 the handsome dog that graces our shows to-day. Although 

 absolute uniformity of type may not have been reached, it 

 becomes apparent each year that Irish Wolfhounds are 

 becoming more level in appearance. 



HIS WOEK 



His work, says some one, ceased with the death of the 

 last wolf in Ireland. Probably that is so, for it is difficult 

 to see what use the sportsman could now put him to. 

 He may, however, serve the more homely if none the less 

 admirable purpose, of being a splendid guard to person and 

 property. 



HIS WOEKS 



An Irish Wolfhound must be of great size and com- 

 manding appearance. Dogs should not weigh less than 

 120 lbs., and bitches 90 lbs. Height of the one not under 

 31 inches, and of the other 28 inches. In general appearance 

 he should much resemble the Deerhound on a larger and 

 more massive scale. 



