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The Irish wolfhound is often referred to as a gentle giant.Dog Breed Info Center: Irish Wolfhound They display a sweet temperament and are intelligent, courageous and make a good companion. Irish wolfhounds are one of the tallest breeds of dogs, shortly behind greyhounds.
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Fast Facts
- Origin: Ireland, 1st century BC
- Lifespan: 5-9 years
- Height: 30-36 inches
- Weight: 100-180 pounds
- Nicknames: Cu Faoil
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Health Problems
Irish wolfhounds are known to suffer from heart disease and a variety of cancers. They may also face problems with bloating, hypothyroidism and liver issues. Because of their large size and weight, they are prone to hip problems. -
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Originally Irish wolfhounds were used to assist with hunting of large animals. Modern day versions are sometimes used for hunting, but more regularly used as pets. They require plenty of exercise or a large yard to run. They are also generally friendly, making them a less than prime choice for a guard dog. -
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YouTube Video: Irish Wolfhound Puppies (Time: 1:52)
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American Kennel Club (AKC): Irish WolfHound
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Wikipedia: Irish Wolfhound
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Irish WolfHound.Org: Irish WolfHound Breed Standard of Excellence
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Irish WolfHound Club of America (IWCA): Irish WolfHound
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The Irish Wolfhound Foundation (IWF): Irish WolfHound research, education, and rescue
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Dog Breed Info Center: Irish Wolfhound
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YouTube Video: Irish Wolfhound Puppies (Time: 1:52)
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I worked with a big dog today for the new puy du fou christmas show ! It's an Irish Wolfhound called Cosak ! A very nice dog ! It was cool !
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The Irish Wolfhound I am holding is starting heat. Boone told me.
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Zachary Quinto & Noah: Silverlake Stroll: Zachary Quinto takes his Irish Wolfhound/Airedale.. http://bit.ly/4AbEy6 http://bit.ly/Tr7dP
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This gentle giant requires plenty of room for regular exercise, and its shaggy coat needs regular grooming. Despite its size, it is good with children and other dogs. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, ...
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View All Irish Wolfhound Questions (38) | Ask a Questionwhat irish restaurant is owned by a midget? (1 Answer)G'day Spice8625, Thank you for your question. I have tried looking for something that might be able to help you but I have come up empty. Regards read moreFunny Irish Jokes (please!) (2 Answers)Why do so many people live in Ireland? because the capital is always Dublin! Why should you never iron a four-leaf clover? because you don't want to press your luck! ... read moreIrish music online? (4 Answers)Go to Pandora.com and create an station. If you have a favorite artist or Irish song, you can start with that and then Pandora takes over with similar music in ... read morewhat are the top 10 Irish surnames? (2 Answers)Murphy, Kelly, O'Sullivan, Walsh, Smith, O'Brien, Byrne, Ryan, O'Connor, O'Neill as of April 15 2007 according to The Observer. Other common names can be found at http://genealogy.about.com/cs/surname/a/irish_surnames.htm read more
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