Irish wolfhound (species)

Japanese: アイリッシュ･ウルフハウンド[種]（英語表記）Irish wolfhound

The wolfhound originated in Ireland. It is known as the tallest dog in the world, with males reaching over 85cm and females over 75cm. In medieval Europe, this dog was used to hunt wolves and large deer, but there are also many anecdotes about it being used as a family dog to protect young children and families from predators while their owners were away. Its popularity declined after wolf hunting was discontinued, but today it is widely loved as an ornamental dog and family dog all over the world, thanks to its large and smart appearance, gentle personality, and beautiful coat colors that are coarse but include gray, brindle (tiger-colored), fawn (brown), black, and white.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

原産地がアイルランドのオオカミ猟犬。世界で最も背が高いイヌとして知られ，雄85cm以上，雌75cm以上にもなる。中世ヨーロッパでオオカミや大きなシカ猟に活躍したイヌであるが，家庭犬としても主人の留守に幼児や家族を外敵から守ったという逸話も多い。オオカミ猟が行われなくなってから衰退したが，現在は，偉大でスマートな容姿，温和な性格，剛毛だがグレー，ブリンドル(虎毛色)，ファウン(茶色)，黒色，白色など美しい毛色をもつので，世界各地で観賞犬，家庭犬として広く愛育されている。

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