in Awww 15 Cool Facts About Irish Wolfhounds by Judy Powell March 25, 2023, 2:29 am 12shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 13 Originally known as Cu, a Gaelic word that means hound, wolf dog, or war dog, there are many mentions of this impressive dog in Irish literature over the centuries. Credit Judy Powell 14 The Irish Wolfhound has served as the Regimental Mascot of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards since its formation in 1900. Credit Judy Powell 15 To commemorate the three New York regiments of the Irish Brigade who fought in the Civil War, a Celtic cross was constructed with an Irish Wolfhound lying at its base. The Irish Wolfhound is a symbol of honour and fidelity to the people of Ireland. Credit Judy Powell Page 5 of 5Previous 12345Next post12shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Adorable Pics Proving That Spaniels Like Autumn Next article 14 Things Only Pug Parents Can Understand Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.