“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’” —Dave Barry
They are huge, hairy, gentle, look like elders from a temple, and most importantly, they’re one of the best doggos in the universe – they’re the Irish Wolfhounds! Irish Wolfhounds are a dignified and elegant dog breed that love to be lavished with attention from anyone. Here are 50 photos that show just how big and cuddly these gentle giants are!
1. This family of Wolfhounds is ready to chow on some food
Look at them magnificently sitting with their hairy faces as they stare their owner down to guilt for not making their meal fast enough; their puppy eyes just get to you. Although there is something odd in this pack of Irish Wolfhounds, they do not seem to notice.
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2. This kid and his gentle giant friend enjoy the scenery
The level of wholesomeness in this photo cannot be measured. This little kid wrapping his arms around this gigantic dog while they enjoy the view is quite a ray of sunshine in our hearts. They just stared and appreciated nature together like a bunch of good boys.
3. This dog will surely have a hard time on family road trips
Having a small car while having a ridiculously large dog like this would make you want to imagine how tight the car would be during every trip to the vet or a dog park. The small car could barely fit two people, let alone a dog like this.
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4. “I want to be like him when I grow up.”
These dogs usually start very small but eventually surprise you with how they grow up to be enormous after just a few months. The way that this puppy stares at this large, proud doggo makes you think that he is admiring the big dog’s presence and thinking, “I can’t wait to grow up like him in a few months.”
5. The decent and the silly
There are two types of Irish Wolfhounds, and they are decent and silly. The first one is the always-poised dog while the other is a playful train wreck. Although they are both surely good dogs, they have their different faces when running for fetch or splashing in a lake.
6. Grandma sure doesn’t mind having a big dog’s butt on her lap
This Irish Wolfhound may have been a lapdog when he was little. However, as time passed by, he picked up on this habit even when he grew up to be an enormous doggy. This doggo has no shame in placing his large butt on his grandmother’s lap.
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7. They are always big enough to wear big boy pajamas
This family was celebrating Christmas and was positioned for an annual family portrait with matching pajamas. Surely, they do not want to let the dog feel left out on this special portrait. Luckily, the family had one extra set of pajamas for their gigantic dog as well and they fit him without any problem.
8. This dog is huge enough to take up much of your space on the bed
As much as owners love to have their dogs jump on them for cuddles, it may seem to be impossible for this Irish Wolfhound without one of his owners sleeping on the floor. This gentle dog chills with his owner on his bed with one more tiny family member hanging on his stomach.
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9. This kid wants to cuddle with their Irish Wolfhound like a pillow
A little kid got too comfortable with this furry dog, and she fell asleep on the carpet hugging the giant dog. Instead of tucking them both into their respective beds, everyone just let them sleep there for a while. The family’s Irish wolfhound was not bothered by it at all.
10. This Irish Wolfhound may make people want to reconsider changing their dining table
Some full-grown Wolfhounds, have no problem getting their head up where the food is at. They could grow to be so tall that they could just place their head on the table just by standing normally!
11. This gentle pooch celebrates together with Grandma
This is a wholesome event for the sweet grandma and this giant dog. Both of them wore their birthday hats to celebrate their day and took a couple of pictures. In this photo, it is clear how strong their relationship is.
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12. Another dog stacked on top of an Irish Wolfhound
As this Irish Wolfhound took up so much space on the chair, this one dog decided to just sleep on top of the sleeping Wolfhound. It’s funny to see that they look so comfy and peaceful in there. I guess it doesn’t matter for them where to sleep as long as they have each other.
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Facebook/Nina Smyth
13. This Irish Wolfhound may be a bit too excited to see his owner
This dog could not keep his composure when he saw his owner. The dog got too excited and he threw his large body at his best friend without hesitation, not considering that he is one giant dog. The owner may have problems carrying this big baby, but it was all worth it since they shared the same feelings.
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14. This Irish Wolfhound wants to fit on the couch to sleep beside his owner
These dogs can be quite clingy to their owners. This one Irish Wolfhound wants to sleep beside his owner on the couch even if it means scooching into the tiniest fraction of space with his humongous body. He could not bear just sleeping on the floor beside the couch. Instead, half of his body sits awkwardly on the couch while the other half hangs on the air.
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15. These majestic Wolfhounds are too big for the road
Dog walkers would be ashamed walking their tiny dogs while these gigantic good doggos come into town. Despite their size, their gentle nature makes it is almost impossible for them to intimidate other people and dogs. So if you see them at a dog park, be sure to give them a pat on their heads.
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16. This older Irish Wolfhound takes his babies for a walk
An older Irish wolfhound went out to show his kids the green patch of grass and the rocky pavements. The dog walked his young around the meadows and they had a great time being supervised by their parent and their owner. Surely, these puppies have already mapped the entire place and will not get lost the next time they walk.
17. “Hello, neighbor.”
This Irish Wolfhound looks like any neighbor they had on a cold Sunday morning, wrapped with their sleeping robe while having a cup of coffee on the yard. Try to engage in small talk with him and maybe you could hear some of the neighborhood’s gossip or a rant about the upcoming Mondays.
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Facebook/Bonnie Jean
18. This dog has a peculiar way of sleeping
With this dog’s sleeping position, he either looks either a sea turtle or a fur rug on the fireplace. Whatever his sleeping position would be, we are not here to judge. We are here to wonder how he could get comfortable in that position.
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19. These extra-large good boys are patiently waiting for what Grandma prepares for them
These large dogs are just swarming over Grandma as she prepares food for them all. These four dogs watched her mix their food in the bowl patiently and peacefully. They never even tries to reach the food despite it being easy for them to pick up.
20. This shy Irish Wolfhound makes you want to approach her even more
Either they are playing hide and seek, or this one just wants some more time before he could trust you. This one just peeks with half his face and it just makes you want to go there and pet him.
21. This one does not mind having him on his back
This Irish Wolfhound was just chilling in the garden when this dog came and sat on his back. Instead of acting out for having the dog as a heavy load while he is trying to relax, he just pretends there is no one sitting on him. Although, you got to admit that it is a wholesome photo by itself.
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Facebook/Parnell Kelly
22. Their paws already are as big as a human’s hand
If you are wondering how big their paws are, they are close as big as a human hand. Fun fact, the male could grow up to be 3 feet at the shoulder and weigh up to 180 pounds while the female could grow just as close, according to AKC. With just this photo, you could already have a rough idea of how big could this dog get.
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23. This pooch and this baby are plotting to find something under one of the kitchen cabinets
It’s funny how it looks like this baby and this Irish Wolfhound are planning a heist. They might be a little hungry and the baby wants his porridge the same way this dog needs the dog food. The pup used the baby’s grabby hands to open a kitchen cabinet while the dog snuck his head into it.
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24. This giant wants to go for a long walk with his owner
This dog cuddles her owner by standing up with two feet, and the dog easily reached her owner’s head without a problem. The gigantic dog was too clingy and wants her to baby her more. It’s lovely seeing this dog showing her love to her owner.
25. This little dog seems terrified of the two giants behind him
This little dog is terrified beyond belief as if the two Irish Wolfhounds are going to eat him alive. With the dogs’ unkempt and curly fur, it would seem understandable if the little dog came down running towards his owner to ask for help. However, it is highly possible that these dogs are best friends and the little dog just looks terrified all the time.
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26. This owner always has extra space for her dogs
This is the usual scene at naptime if you have dogs at home. They could be the perfect cuddle buddies, and it is sweet to have them up on the bed to nap with you. If you want a large cuddle buddy and have space for that, then get an Irish Wolfhound as they could be perfect for a sleeping companion.
27. This sleepy pooch may have not noticed his paw on this kid
This kid and his giant dog were sleeping on the floor. Meanwhile, the dog put her paws on the kid’s neck and the kid seemed to be okay with it. No one seemed to move away from each other and they snored soundly as they drift to dreamland together.
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28. This one seems a bit too comfortable on the couch
This Irish Wolfhound looks like he was having the best nap on his life on the couch. He was sleeping on his back with a face that looks like grinning. Although the family members would want to sit somewhere, no one could dare disturb the giant dog’s sleep.
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29. This Irish Wolfhound reaches for his sweet ice cream
This giant pooch loves ice cream and her owner kindly bought one for her while on their walk. The owner of the ice cream truck gladly served the big dog some sweet ice cream and fed it directly as the dog stood up on her hind legs to get it.
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30. These two are having a walk on the bridge
This photo looks like they are about to drop their latest rap album together. Although this photo could have been taken at a spur of the moment, both of them looked insanely good. It is also adorable how the small dog wore an adorable camo coat that fit the theme of a hot mixtape album.
The #SpaceCowboy & the #GangsterofLove pic.twitter.com/fBynZDKWUY
— Hawksley Wolfhound (@HWolfhound) January 24, 2016
31. Ever see an Irish Wolfhound yawning?
These dogs have long snouts so expect them to have their large mouths wide open as they take a little yawn. This beautiful albino Irish Wolfhound let out a yawn and was photographed by their owner.
32. This giant wants to cuddle with his owner
This giant dog wants to be treated like the same baby they were since they were a pup. The dog’s owner was pinned down on his chair as his giant dog stood up with his paws on her. He might not seem to realize how big he is but he remained to believe that they are still their owner’s baby.
33. This scene has become one of a hilarious coincidence
These dogs are just looking at someone as if they are waiting to be given some treats or to be taken out on a walk. However, there is a meme about plenty of guys surrounding a girl. For those who knew what the meme was all about, this might give you a laugh as it seemed like to be a perfect coincidence.
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34. Another Irish wolfhound wanting to be babied
This is yet another wolfhound who just could not stop acting like a spoiled baby in front of their owners. The dog was licking on his owner’s face while she was sitting on a chair. These dogs just sometimes love to smother their owners with affection.
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Facebook/Gisela Vicedo
35. This overly large Wolfhound sits comfortably on his owner’s laps without a care in the world
It doesn’t matter how big a dog gets — dogs will always be dogs. This particular Irish Wolfhound grew up to be above average size of their breed but he still wanted to be treated like he was a small pup that could freely sit on anyone’s laps. Luckily, his owner does not seem to mind him acting spoiled.
36. This is just an everyday situation of owning a giant dog like this
If you are planning to get a large breed of dog, then you should prepare for having this problem at home or a park. Just like this owner who just could not get her dog to sit on the ground while they were in the park. This dog prefers to sit down on his owner’s laps and smile proudly about it.
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37. This Irish Wolfhound happily visits his owner in the hospital
This sweet doggy cuddles with his owner on her hospital bed. The dog might have been worried about her missing at home and his owners decided to let them see so he would stop missing her. Seeing both of them happy hugging each other just brings a tear of happiness into your eye.
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38. This Wolfhound loves taking selfies
A guy and his dog went out together in the car, and the guy grabbed his phone for quick selfies. The man points the camera to his Irish Wolfhound and the dog just started making faces for the selfie.
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39. These two are sneaking around the kitchen to find some food
This large dog and a little puppy may have been plotting to scavenge some food in the kitchen while their owners were not watching. They might just be too hungry and they have to commit the crime. However, they were caught red-handed placing their paws on the kitchen counter. Hopefully, their owners gave them something to eat after that.
40. This giant and his puppy are just too wholesome together
An Irish wolfhound shares his bed with a tiny puppy, and they just looked so sweet together. The tiny pup was unafraid of the dog’s size and the big dog’s fur was a perfect warm cushion for him to get comfortable. This just proves that Irish wolfhounds are friendly to both animals and humans.
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41. This Irish Wolfhound has his way of sleeping on the chair
A lot of pets have different ways to get comfortable. This particular Irish Wolfhound curls up like a bunch of tangled wires just to have his desired comfort sleeping on the chair. I wonder how many tries it got him to be in a position like that.
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42. This gentle giant brings his favorite stuffed toy with his mouth
This dog can’t go anywhere without his stuffed bear, and he wants to cuddle with it no matter where he is. This sweet pup proves again that Irish Wolfhounds are true gentle giants.
43. This kitten cuddles with an Irish Wolfhound with no problems
This giant dog looks so happy with a small kitten as his companion. Even though the kitty is confused if the dog was just a large ugly cat, the kitty had no problem being with him. Someday, the kitten will grow up to be a great best friend for the dog.
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44. This puppy is just introducing himself to this Irish Wolfhound
This cute little puppy came across an Irish wolfhound during his walk. The moment they met, they immediately tried to introduce themselves by familiarizing each other’s scent. Surely, the puppy was being mentored on how to grow up as a huge dog after the greetings.
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45. The big boys and their breakfast
This is the usual morning kitchen scene that you could see every day at their home. These Irish Wolfhounds waited patiently for their fur-dad to prepare the food. The large dogs just stared at the man’s back and waited until he turned around to give each of them their meal.
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46. This lovely dog wants to be cuddled like a puppy
This shows how much this dog loves his owner. It’s safe to say that this woman has been lavishing her dog with plenty of attention and treating him like a baby since the dog was a puppy. Their bond grew closer and closer each day until they could be almost inseparable from each other.
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47. No one could sit on the couch with these giant dogs and a kitten napping on it
With these large dogs in the house, no one could sit on the couch until their naptime is over. They have occupied most of the space on the couch, and the only thing to do to get a seat is either to force them out of there or buy another one. The only one who could scooch in for a little space on the couch is a cat, and he seemed to be extremely comfy surrounded by their warm fur.
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48. This looks like an Irish Wolfhound driving
This dog is large enough to have half of his body sticking out of the car. Moreover, with his large body, it’s almost impossible to see who was actually driving. If someone sees this on the road, everyone would surely freak out.
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49. “Please, let us in.”
Never forget to let your dogs in the house, or you would just be surprised to see them like this behind your glass doors. This particular mother dog and her puppy were stuck outside the house and they wanted to get in. They looked like they were pleading with the owners to let them get back inside the house.
50. This hilarious Irish Wolfhound wants to sit on the chair as his owner does
This gigantic dog just wants to sit like the way his owner does. As there was an empty chair beside his owner, he tried to sit with his butt on the cushion. However, the whole set up ended up looking awkward.
These dogs will never fail to amaze you. They could range from being a patient adult that could just let anyone sit or lie on them to an overly clingy pooch who has no sense of personal spaces. Overall, they are great dogs to havem especially if you would like to have a large dog with an all-around wonderful personality.
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