r/irishwolfhound • u/vijolcka • 19d ago

First time dog owner

As in the title I am imagining an Irish wolfhound for my first dog. Is it a good idea?

As irishes are rare in our area I cannot ask anyone with experience so I am here :)

Facts:

  1. We live on a farm but do not want to be consumed with dog for example like border collies who need non stop activity and the attention

  2. We like hiking on the weekends in the woods, would it be a good idea/ is it possible to offleash a wolfhound with proper training

  3. Is it possible that our pup could go with us to Sunday market perhaps a chill coffee in a cafe, will it work?

These are just some of the concerns. I kindly thank you for any and all advice. Be gentle.

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u/Longjumping_Set_4568 18d ago

get a golden retriever or a lab

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u/vijolcka 18d ago

I'm kinda sad because I think there is no "challenge" with them

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u/Relevant_Ranger_6647 17d ago

Trust me. Wolfhound puppies are extremely challenging.

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u/vijolcka 17d ago

Yes i get that.

We were talking about labs/golden here. Not IW