wolfhounds
Tall sighthound breeds
Wolfhounds are large, powerful dogs originally bred to hunt wolves and other large game.
The term typically refers to the Irish wolfhound, one of the tallest dog breeds, or the Russian wolfhound (borzoi).
Despite their imposing size and hunting heritage, wolfhounds are generally gentle and calm: The wolfhounds sprawled across the entire sofa.
Being of huge size
- tallOf considerable height
- leggyHaving lengthy limbs
- rough coatCoarse, textured animal fur
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
lean · powerful · graceful · commanding · imposing · long-legged · lanky · shaggy
Aristocratic Russian hunting breed
- sighthoundDog hunting by vision
- greyhoundSleek, fast-running breed
- lurcherSighthound-working dog cross
- staghoundDeer-hunting canine breed
giant breed · purebred · pedigree · kennel club · breed standard · bloodline · lineage · whelp
Moving swiftly through
- pursuitAct of chasing something
- quarryPit for extracting rock
- preyAnimal being hunted
- gameOrganized play or sport
chase · tracking · boarhound · speed · stamina · dispatch · kill · vermin control
Of Irish-Welsh descent
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- ancient breedLineage predating modern selection
- war dogMilitary-trained combat canine
- extinctionComplete vanishing of a species
revival · Gaelic · tribute · aristocracy · castle · legend · mythology · heritage
Soft and kind
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- dignifiedComposed and respectable
- calmFree from agitation
- patientAble to wait calmly
affectionate · courageous · noble · serene · devoted · protective · docile · easygoing
Group's symbolic figure
- regimentalOf a military unit
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- military traditionEstablished armed forces customs
barracks · regiment · dress uniform · handler · marching · inspection · symbolic
giant
Being of huge size
- tallOf considerable height
- leggyHaving lengthy limbs
- rough coatCoarse, textured animal fur
muscular · lean · powerful · graceful · commanding · imposing · long-legged · lanky · shaggy · bearded
borzoi
Aristocratic Russian hunting breed
- sighthoundDog hunting by vision
- greyhoundSleek, fast-running breed
- lurcherSighthound-working dog cross
staghound · giant breed · purebred · pedigree · kennel club · breed standard · bloodline · lineage · whelp · litter
coursing
Moving swiftly through
game · chase · tracking · boarhound · speed · stamina · dispatch · kill · vermin control · predator control
Celtic
Of Irish-Welsh descent
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- ancient breedLineage predating modern selection
- war dogMilitary-trained combat canine
extinction · revival · Gaelic · tribute · aristocracy · castle · legend · mythology · heritage · restoration
gentle
Soft and kind
patient · affectionate · courageous · noble · serene · devoted · protective · docile · easygoing · sensitive
mascot
Group's symbolic figure
- regimentalOf a military unit
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
military tradition · barracks · regiment · dress uniform · handler · marching · inspection · symbolic
wolfhoundsChihuahuas
Smallest recognized dog breed
toy poodles · Pomeranians · teacup dogs · Maltese · Shih Tzus
- Irish wolfhoundsEnormous rough-coated hunting dogs