How to Groom an Irish Wolf Hound

The Irish wolfhound is the world's tallest dog breed. It is considered a friendly and good-natured dog in spite of the fact that it was originally bred to hunt wolves and the large Irish Elk. The Irish wolfhound comes in a variety of colors, and all have a wire-haired coat. Because of this, if you have an Irish wolfhound, you should plan on giving it a thorough grooming at least once a week.

Things You'll Need

  • Thinning scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Get your Irish wolfhound accustomed to grooming at an early age. Brush your dog with a soft brush. Feel gently around its body, and lift its tail and feet to get it used to being groomed in these areas.

    • 2

      Remove excess hair around the ears by plucking with a finger and thumb.

    • 3

      Use thinning scissors to tidy the hair on the feet and around the neck.

    • 4

      Trim the hair under the wolfhound's belly especially the tuck up. There should not be a fringe of hair hanging down. The Irish wolfhound should have a clean under-line.

    • 5

      When necessary to bathe the wolfhound, do not use a human shampoo, as it will dry out the skin too much. Use a shampoo formulated specially for dogs.