Is that a .... wolf?

Looking at this picture, I can see why people frequently ask me the above question.

Yesterday, when Ireland was running around, off leash, at this little park at the end of our street, I heard a woman scream. She had just walked around the corner and thought Ireland was on the loose. This despite the fact that the park is fenced. I tried to reassure her that Ireland is really harmless but I suspect she must have been sceptic because she walked away at high speed. Which was actually remarkable considering the roads and sidewalks were as slick as cow snot.