We just learned about the type of dog the Alaskan Malamute.
Another type of dog is the Irish Wolfhound.
This dog is the tallest of any type of dog.
It was used a long time ago to protect families by hunting down wolves!
Wolves are very strong fast and fierce animals, but the Irish Wolfhound's job was to chase down a wolf and kill it.
It is a very famous dog in Ireland, and for a long time was owned by the Kings of old Ireland.
When some of the dogs were sent to Rome, they used them to fight against lions and bears!
(from: wikipedia - irish wolfhound)
Kid Facts - Blast from the past: Stork
