That was my conclusion too after reading books, articles in magazines, internet sites and talking to wolfhound owners.
But we have been corrected on our logical conclusion by Countryboyo, apparently the wolfhound is a pure breed going back centuries and those who say otherwise are part of an English conspiracy against the Irish and their fine canine breed.
When i get five minuites i must ask him the real truth about the moon landing, JFKs shooting, 9/11 and Princess Diannas death.