| The Irish have a special regard for dogs. They are | | | | hardy, intelligent, and courageous, and very good |
| part of our culture, our history. There is much | | | | looking dogs.We have made a list of Irish names that |
| mention of them in Irish stories and myths. The | | | | would suit a dog. In addition to well known |
| tallest dog in the world is the Irish Wolfhound, bred | | | | Irish names and their meanings, we have introduced |
| originally to hunt stags and wolfs. Well known dog | | | | new ones. We have suggested |
| breeds from Ireland include the Irish Red and White | | | | dog breeds that would suit the names. We have |
| Setters the Irish Water Spaniel, the Kerry Blue. We | | | | included words that sound right, |
| have the terriers: The Irish Terrier, the Wheaten | | | | they are at times, whimsical and poetic.Enjoy reading |
| Terrier, and The Glen of Imaal Terrier. The Irish dog | | | | the list of names and their meanings. Thank you. |
| breeds mentioned were bred for working. They are | | | | |