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Irish Wolfhound | Kerry Blue Terrier | Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
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| physical traits | - very large - regal - majestic - keen sight - striking - commanding appearance | puppies born black and turn blue after a year | ... |
| colors | - grey - brindle - white - silver - tan - cream - red - black | - blue/gray - gray/blue - light blue-gray - deep slate | wheaten |
| personality/ temperament | - sensitive - gentle - dignified - a gentle giant - even secure temperament - intelligent - courageous - good friend and companion - reliable - dependable | - gentle - intelligent - friendly - affectionate - lively loyal - pugnacious - strong willed - independent - stubborn - wary of strangers. some may snap or bite | - affectionate - lively - friendly - quick - happy - self-confident - clever - intelligent - alert - hardy - stubborn - energetic - stays puppy-like into adulthood. some may be aggressive with male dogs |
| maintenance/ special needs | - fast growing-require plenty of nutrition during puppyhood - needs companionship - needs lots of space and food - tall fence - minimal brushing - does not easily adapt to change | - regular brushing - train and socialize early - groom for show | - regular grooming - does not shed - protect from cold - needs attention - patience to train |
| nickname | - Wolfdog - Irish Greyhound | Irish Blue Terrier | Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier |
| origination | Ireland | Ireland (the national dog) and England | Ireland, from the Kerry Blue and Irish Terriers |
| bred for | - hunting wolves and lions - legend says one could take down a wolf - three a lion | - general working dog - hunting small game - badger - fox - rats and birds | - farm dog - watchdog - guarding - droving - herding - vermin hunting - companionship |
| identifying traits | - large - tallest and possibly the most powerful of all dogs | ... | ... |
| height for male | 32~34 (inch) | 18~19.5 (inch) | 18~19.5 (inch) |
| height for female | 30 (inch) | 17.5~19 (inch) | 17~18 (inch) |
| ideal for | - family - other pets - country life - outdoors - cooler climates | - family - companion - housedog - watchdog - city (with exercise) or country life - guard dog - ratter - water retriever - herding - hunting rabbits - field trials | - family - companionship - watchdog - city or country life - any climate |
| good with kids? | yes | ... | yes |
| lifespan | 8~11 (year) | 14 (year) | 13~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(rough haired sighthounds dog group) - ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group) - ckc | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group) - ckc | - akc - ukc - ankc - saku - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | hard-coated or softer one-inch long | - soft and silky to touch - wavy - dense | - moderate length - silky - slightly wavy - soft - loose curls |
| weight for male | 120 (lbs) | 33~40 (lbs) | 35~45 (lbs) |
| weight for female | 105 (lbs) | ... | 30~35 (lbs) |
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