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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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History and Origin The origin of the Irish Wolfhound is shrouded in myth and legend This is an ancient breed possibly dating back as far as the 1st century BC History and Origin: The origin of the Irish Wolfhound is shrouded in myth and legend.
Bride Fran Smith King chose her Irish wolfhound bitch Niamh as her bridesmaid, complete with pearl necklace and pink bow.
DOG lover Bill Barnbrook got married with beloved Irish wolfhound Jack as his best man.
 
 
 
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