Irish Wolfhound originated in Ireland more than 100 BC. It is the tallest giant dog in the world. An adult Irish Wolfhound stands 4-5cm taller than a human. It is often used by the Irish to hunt wolves, elk, wild boars, etc. He is Ireland's national dog and is very precious. Therefore, Irish wolfhounds are often given as gifts among nobles. In order to prevent this phenomenon, Oliver Cromwell had to issue a British export ban.

1. Breeding method of Irish wolfhound

(1) Food feeding

The Irish Wolfhound's food intake is relatively large, 2-3 times that of ordinary pet dogs. Therefore, the owner must provide him with sufficient dog food to maintain his strong body. The drinking water of the Irish Wolfhound is also very important, and many owners will ignore this point. Only enough water can ensure his metabolism. So be sure to fill the bowl with water at all times. Secondly, in order to ensure the nutrition of the dog, the owner can provide him with appropriate meat and vegetables, as well as broth.

(2) Cleaning and care

The Irish Wolfhound's coat is very messy and easily contaminated with bacteria. Therefore, the owner must ensure that he bathes 2-3 times a month to avoid bacteria and parasites hidden in the coat. Because the Irish Wolfhound is larger, it is not suitable for washing in the bathtub. The owner can take him to a spacious place outside to wash with water (warm water is best).

(3) Coat maintenance

In order to make the Irish Wolfhound look good, its coat must be well maintained. The owner should always help it to comb the coat to avoid knots, and it can also stimulate the blood circulation of the dog's skin and promote the growth of hair. You can also provide some foods containing vitamin E and vitamin D, such as: seaweed, vegetables, lean meat, cooked egg yolk, vegetable oil, etc., which can make the dog's coat soft and shiny.

2. Irish wolfhound training method

(1) password training method

Ireland The wolfhound is a hunting dog, so it is easy to tame, and he is very organized; in order to promote more effective training, the owner can formulate some organized training passwords. For example: lying down, sitting, jumping, etc., using short and clear passwords to train is the most effective.

(2) Imitation training method

This is also a very effective training method. Because the way of thinking of a dog is different from that of a human, it is possible that after you say it many times, he cannot understand what you want to express. At this time, the owner can express some actions through his own body and let him imitate the training. Use the dog's loyalty and admiration to the owner to imitate you, and this kind of training can often get twice the result with half the effort.

(3) Food induction method

Like children, puppies are greedy and playful, and the owner can take advantage of this feature; Prepare his favorite food and toys before training, and use his craving for food and toys to fulfill the owner's requirements and commands. The best training time for this method is 20 minutes before eating.