Appearance: The Irish Wolfhound should not be quite so heavy or massive as the Great Dane, but more so than the Deerhound, which in general type he should otherwise resemble. Of great size and commanding appearance, very muscular, strongly though gracefully built, movement easy and active, head and neck carried high; the tail carried with an upward sweep with a slight curve towards the extremity.
Temperament: Calm, Gentle, “Lambs at home, lions on the chase”.
Colour: Brindle, Red, Black, White, Fawn, & Wheaten or Grey.