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Standing very nearly a yard high at the shoulder, the wolfhound is not only the tallest of all hounds,but he is the biggest breed of them all. And the Irish Wolfhound should not be quite so heavy or massive as the Great Dane, but more so than the Deerhound, which in general type he should resemble otherwise. Of great size and commanding appearance, very muscular, strongly though gracefully built, movements easy and active; head and neck carried high; the tail carried with an upward sweep with a slight cure towards the extremily. In spite of his size, he is one of the most gentle of dogs,with an expression which combines pride and calm,but which can occasionally light up with genial mischief as his dark eyes flash. He also needs food in a fair quantity, especially in his growing years, when his rapid increase in size requires attention to a high calibre dietif his huge frame is to be properly developed. A great delightful dog but not to be taken lightly

General Appearance* Of great size, strength, symmetry and commanding appearance, very muscular, yet gracefully build.

Characteristics* of great power, activity, speed and courage.

Temperament* Gently, kind and very friendly nature.

Head and Skull* Head long, carried high, the frontal bones of forehead very slightly raised and very little indentation between eyes. Skull not to broad. Muzzle long and moderately pointed. Nose and lips black.

Eyes* Dark. Elliptical regular oval anf full. Eyelids black.

Ears* Small, rose shaped, of fine velvet texture. Preferably dark in colour, not hanging close to face.

Mouth* Jaws strong with a perfect,regular and complete scissor bite,i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Level bit tolerated but not desirable.

Neck* Rather long, very strong and nuscular, well arched, without dewlap or loose skin about throat.

ForeQuarters* Shoulders muscular, giving breadth of chest, set sloping. Elbows well under, turned neither in nor out. Leg and forearm muscular, and whole leg strong and straight.

Body* Chest very deep. Breast wide. Back, long rather than short. Loins arched. Belly well drawn up.

HindQuarters* Muscular thighs and second thighs, long and strong, good bend of stifle with hcks well let down and turning neither in nor out.

Feet* Moderately large and round, turned neither in nor out. Toes well arched and closed. Nails very strong and curved.

Tail* Long and slightly curved, of moderate thickness and well covered with hair, carried low with an upward sweep towards the extremity.

Gait Movement* Easy and very active.

Coat* Rough and harsh on body, legs and head; especially wiry and long over eyes and under jaw.

Colour* Recognised colours are grey, brindle, red, black pure white, fawn, wheaten and steel grey.

Size* Minimum height for dogs: 79 cms * 31 ins *: bitches 71 cms * 28 ins * minimum weight; 54.5 kgs * 120 lbs * for dogs 40.9 kgs * 90 lbs * for bitches. Great size, including height of shoulder and proportionate length of body, is to be aimed at, and it is desired to firmly establish a breed that shall average from 81 - 86 cms * 32 - 34 ins * in dogs.

Faults* Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.