{"id":47824,"date":"2026-11-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=47824"},"modified":"2026-11-02T21:28:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:28:54","slug":"whats-the-best-dog-food-for-irish-wolfhounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/whats-the-best-dog-food-for-irish-wolfhounds\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the Best Dog Food for Irish Wolfhounds?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What-should-I-feed-my-Irish-wolfhound?\">What should I feed my Irish wolfhound?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-a-good-food-for-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog a good food for Irish wolfhounds?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-weight-maintenance-in-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for weight maintenance in Irish wolfhounds?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-joint-health-in-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for joint health in Irish wolfhounds?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Is-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog-good-for-digestion-in-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for digestion in Irish wolfhounds?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-can-I-sign-my-Irish-wolfhound-up-for-The-Farmer%E2%80%99s-Dog?\">How can I sign my Irish wolfhound up for The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/dog-breeds\/irish-wolfhound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tallest of all breeds<\/a>, Irish wolfhounds may intimidate with their size, and started out as hunting dogs. But the stately sighthounds&rsquo; commonly calm demeanor makes them excellent companion dogs, too. Irish wolfhounds are believed to date back at least to ancient Rome&mdash;a letter dated 391 AD from a Roman consul thanked his brother for the gift of &ldquo;Irish dogs.&rdquo; This dog also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/dog-breeds\/irish-wolfhound-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stars in the folktale &ldquo;Gelert,&rdquo;<\/a> which is about a valiant Irish hound gifted to the Prince of Wales in 1210 who protects his infant son from a wolf.<\/p><p>Along with daily exercise, regular vet care, and plenty of love and affection, feeding a healthy diet is one of the most important ways you can take good care of your Irish wolfhound. Here are the details.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-should-I-feed-my-Irish-wolfhound?\">What should I feed my Irish wolfhound?<\/h4><p>To keep your Irish wolfhound in good health, feed them appropriate portions of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-does-complete-and-balanced-mean-for-dog-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food that&rsquo;s complete and balanced for their needs according to AAFCO standards<\/a>.<\/p><p>A diet of real food for your Irish wolfhound contributes to a healthy, active life.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/signup\/me\/GetStarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1024x277.png\" alt='White text on a green background next to a pack of fresh food. Text reads: Real food. Made fresh. Delivered.\"' class=\"wp-image-13352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1024x277.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-768x208.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-1536x416.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Banner-paidsocial-2048x555.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-a-good-food-for-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog a good food for Irish wolfhounds?<\/h4><p>The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog makes real, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-is-human-grade-dog-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human-grade<\/a> food that&rsquo;s gently cooked to retain nutrients and pre-portioned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/myths-and-facts-about-dogs-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help maintain a healthy weight<\/a>. All of this makes us a good choice for Irish wolfhounds.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-weight-maintenance-in-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for weight maintenance in Irish wolfhounds?<\/h4><p>It&rsquo;s critically important to avoid overfeeding any dog, big or small. Being overweight can increase your Irish wolfhound&rsquo;s risk of developing a host of diseases like arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer. A fresh-food plan tailored to your dog&rsquo;s needs, and delivered in pre-portioned packs, makes weight maintenance easier.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/irish-wolfhound-in-field.jpg\" alt=\"A shaggy, grey Irish wolfhound trots through a verdant field.\" class=\"wp-image-47828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/irish-wolfhound-in-field.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/irish-wolfhound-in-field-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/irish-wolfhound-in-field-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-joint-health-in-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for joint health in Irish wolfhounds?<\/h4><p>Irish wolfhounds are prone to joint issues, including <a href=\"https:\/\/iwclubofamerica.org\/orthopedics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">osteochondrosis, hip and elbow dysplasia, rear-end weakness<\/a>, and other mobility challenges that can be exacerbated by weight gain. Maintaining a lean body condition can help.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog-good-for-digestion-in-Irish-wolfhounds?\">Is The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog good for digestion in Irish wolfhounds?<\/h4><p>Our fresh food is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/all-about-pet-food-digestibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clinically proven to be highly digestible<\/a>&mdash;and fresh, gently cooked food is more digestible than typical kibble. Another hallmark of a digestible diet is what we call &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/decoding-your-dogs-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-quality poops<\/a>.&rdquo; And our internal digestibility studies show that dogs eating The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog produce smaller poops than they did before.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-can-I-sign-my-Irish-wolfhound-up-for-The-Farmer&rsquo;s-Dog?\">How can I sign my Irish wolfhound up for The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog?<\/h4><p>It&rsquo;s easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/signup\/me\/GetStarted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start your Irish wolfhound on real, human-grade food from The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog<\/a>. Here&rsquo;s how it works.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tell us about your dog<\/strong>. Our plans are tailored for your dog&rsquo;s needs, based on their age, weight, activity level, body condition, and other factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your recipes<\/strong>. Pick the recipes and format that work best for your dog, and wait for your trial box to arrive (and the dinnertime dancing to commence).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get your trial box<\/strong>. Your trial contains up to two weeks of food, so you can get a proper taste of how it&rsquo;s working for your dog before your first full order ships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep feeding real food<\/strong>. Once you&rsquo;ve had a chance to try (and love) it, we&rsquo;ll keep sending perfectly timed deliveries of healthy, pre-portioned food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real, human-grade, pre-portioned food has all kinds of benefits for Irish wolfhounds\u2014from weight maintenance to joint health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":11142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[203,174],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breeds","category-nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47824"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47842,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47824\/revisions\/47842"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}