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Irish wolfhound
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Irish wolfhound
a very large (at least 100 lb in weight and 30 inches tall), muscular dog with a long head, small ears, long neck, long tail, and deep chest. One of the giant breeds. The coat is medium length, rough, and wiry, in beige, fawn, gray, brindle and other solid colors. The breed is affected by hygromas, portacaval shunts and hypothyroidism.
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This breed can often be found in literature and artwork that predates Christianity and one of the most primitive recorded references to Irish Wolfhounds is in Roman records dating to 391 A.
How to Train An Irish Wolfhound by John Beede / Pets and Animals community
Fran, who has bred Irish wolfhounds for 30 years, said: "Our dogs are our family, so it was important they play a big part in our wedding.
Man's best.. man; Dogs take starring roles at wedding ceremony by The Mirror (London, England)
The ushers were their other seven Irish wolfhounds.
Man's best friend is best man by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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