Is an Irish Wolfhound Right for Your Family?

2. Irish Wolfhound Coats

This rough-coated breed has a hard, double coat two to four inches in length. Beneath the outer coat is a soft undercoat. In some Irish wolfhounds, the coats do not fully develop until the dog is between three and four years old. The texture of the coat varies within the breed. Some wolfhounds have a more woolly or silky coat with a single coat instead of two. Breeders say the standard wiry, double coat is the most desirable from a showing standpoint and meets the guidelines established by the American Kennel Club.