Irish Wolfhound (13)
RSS Feed-
Dog Breeds Who Are Perfect for Your Fantasy Football Team
By Laura Cross, September 6, 2016You’ve pored over stats and read countless in-depth expert analyses to draft that perfect fantasy football team. Now you’re ready for an even bigger challenge: picking the best dog breeds to be in… Full Article ›
-
5 Giant Dog Breeds This Veterinarian Would Like to See Less Of
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 6, 2016As a veterinarian, I’ve met my fair share of giant dog breeds — and I love each and every one of them. These are big dogs with even bigger hearts! That being said, there are certain giant… Full Article ›
-
5 Giant Dog Breeds That Worry This Vet
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, February 29, 2016I love dogs. All of ‘em, no matter what their size, breed or mix. They all have something special to offer that we humans don’t get from any other species: their loving hearts. That doesn’t… Full Article ›
-
Dog Breeds You Might Not Know Are Related
By Kristen Seymour, September 17, 2015When you see an Old English Sheepdog next to, say, a Chinese Crested, it can be hard to wrap one's head around the fact that, at the heart of it, they're both members of the same canine family.Though… Full Article ›
-
6 Weird Questions Owners of Giant Dog Breeds Get All the Time
By Kristen Seymour, August 12, 2015If you saw a parent walking with their remarkably tall teenager down the street, chances are good you wouldn't run up and start grilling them about their child's eating habits or health issues. But,… Full Article ›
-
Giant-Breed Dogs You Can't Stop Searching For
By Kristen Seymour, April 27, 2015Ever wonder which large dog breeds pet people are most interested in learning about? We certainly were, so we dug through the thousands and thousands of searches on vetstreet.com since the beginning… Full Article ›
-
Big Dog Basics: Everyday Issues For People With Giant Breeds
By Kim Campbell Thornton, April 21, 2015Thinking of sharing your life with a Great Dane, Newfoundland, Irish Wolfhound or other giant breed? While these giant breeds can make great companions, there are a few things you need to think… Full Article ›
-
Duchess Kate Pins Shamrocks on Irish Dog for St. Patrick's Day
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, March 18, 2015In an annual tradition, the Duchess of Cambridge presented sprigs of shamrocks to soldiers from the Irish Guards in celebration St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday. Kate had trouble getting the shamrocks… Full Article ›
-
Release the Hounds! Learn About Beagles, Basenjis and 31 Other Breeds
By Megan Winter, March 13, 2015Some have incredibly keen noses. Others are known for their sight. A fair amount of them are food thieves. And many of them are skilled hunters. You guessed it, we’re talking about dog breeds in… Full Article ›
-
10 Large Dog Breeds That Are Gentle Giants
By Laura Cross, October 22, 2014Dogs such as Mastiffs and Great Danes might look intimidating, but many large and giant breeds are actually total softies. Beneath their massive bodies and, in some cases, copious fur, many are… Full Article ›
-
Irish Wolfhound
Feb 10, 2014The Irish Wolfhound stepped straight out of a medieval tapestry. His name implies ferocity, but he is the gentlest of creatures. Considering his giant size — 105 to 120 pounds —… Full Article ›
-
Extreme Pets: The Smallest, Tallest, Oldest and Fastest Dog and Cat Breeds
By Laura Cross , July 11, 2013We all know that cats and dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but when you place a 6-inch-tall Chihuahua next to a nearly 3-foot-tall Irish Wolfhound, it becomes quite apparent just how dramatic… Full Article ›