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Irish history has many references to the Wolfhound. It is said that the Celts took their hounds to Ireland around 1500 B.C. Known then as the "Cu," its name used to imply bravery and warriors would prefix their own names with the word. This is the tallest breed in the world. Its enormous size means that it needs a lot of space and food and is therefore ideally suited for large farms and country life.