Sweet, and sociable, the Irish Dane excels as a wonderful companion dog. With the famous sighthound, the Irish Wolfhound as one of its parents, this breed possesses strong guarding skills, emerging as a fierce protector of its family. Often used for tracking activities, this breed too like the Irish Wolfhound suffers from immense pangs of separation anxiety, especially if left alone for prolonged periods.

Dog Profile

Other Names	Great Dane Irish Wolfhound mix
Breed Registry Details	ACHC, DRA
Nicknames	–
Common Physical Features	Muscular built; sleek body; rectangular head; half-pricked ears; deep-set eyes; straight forelegs; rounded feet; long, slightly curved tail
Coat Type	Short or medium, rough and harsh
Colours	White, black, fawn, blue, silver, gray, brindle, golden, cream, red, merle
Life Expectancy	7-10 years
Size	Big
Height	Male: 84-88 cm; Female: 76-83 cm
Weight	Male: 54-68 kg; Female: 45-60 kg
Litter Size	4-8 puppies
Personality	Friendly, social, gentle, affectionate, alert, intelligent, loyal
Kids-Friendly	Yes (keeping its size in mind supervision is needed when it interacts with little ones)
Animal-Friendly	Moderate (could prey upon smaller animals, upon inheriting the Irish Wolfhound’s chasing instincts)
Climate Compatibility	Moderate (could have an inclination towards cold weather if it takes more to the Irish Wolfhound’s side)
Care Level	Moderate
Exercise Requirements	Moderate:  Walking (30-40 minutes a day); Jogging (optional)
Grooming Needs	Moderate
Coat Brushing	Regular (Once a day)
Bathing	Occasional (Once a month)
Eyes and Ears Cleaning	Frequent (Once a week)
Brushing of Teeth	Frequent (Three to four times a week)
Nail Clipping	Frequent (Once in every two weeks)
Feeding
Adults	4.5-6 cups dry dog food per day
Puppies	½-1 ½ cup puppy food at two months, with the amount increasing till it is two years old
Hypoallergenic	No
Barking Capacity	Minimal (emits a deep bark during an emergency)
Trainability	High to Moderate
Probable Health Problems	Bloating, joint dysplasia, eye and heart problems (like its parents)
Origin	USA

Did You Know

• The Irish Dane puppies come between $300 and $1500.

Suitable Names for an Irish Dane

Males

• Sundar
• Champ
• Tito
• Dodo
• Raja

Females

• Tara
• Sitara
• Jasmine
• Nicky
• Sundari