According to the books, the Irish wolfhound in antiquity was the reason why elk, boar and wolves are no longer existant in Ireland. So tremendous was their strength, and stealth-like attack, combined with their great size, they were often presented as gifts among the Ancient Romans who looked upon them as a wonder of nature, as they were used to fight lions and bears in arenas. According to an old dog book I have in my collection, it also claimed that the mastiff was no match for the Wolfhounds power. In short, if the dog was raised in the mindset to fight, there is very few dogs I can think of to actually beat the Irish Wolfhound.
An Irish Wolfhound Brussels griffon
Irish terrier
They are fighting crime in the state of Hawaii.
The AKC states this dog is an Irish Terrier
Irish Wolfhond
The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest breed of dog, but not the heaviest.
An Irish Wolfhound Brussels griffon
A resounding NO!!
The Irish Wolfhound.
Irish Wolfhound
Irish Setter, Irish Terrier, Irish Wolfhound.
the Irish wolfhound
The Official Dog of Ireland is the Irish Wolfhound.
irish wolfhound
Irish Wolfhound.
in dog (canine) breeds
I believe it is the Irish Wolfhound.