Let's get the most important thing out of the way from the start: just how big is this breed? When fully grown, an Irish Wolfhound will tower above your kitchen worktops, look children in the eyes and have people staring at you in the streets when you take one for a walk!
But then they are the largest breed of dog in the world, standing at a minimum of 30 inches (76cm) for a female and 32 inches (81cm) for a male. And note the word “minimum” there!
