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June 03, 2021, 07:58 PM
henryaz
Meet the newest member of our family
 
She arrived today, and is still "puppy-with-no-name". She is a 16 weeks old Irish Wolfhound.
 



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June 03, 2021, 08:01 PM
JohnV
That’s going to be a big pooch! Congrats!




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June 03, 2021, 08:25 PM
mcrimm
Looks like he’s growing from the bottom up!


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June 03, 2021, 08:28 PM
captain127
The unit I served with in Iraq is the last remaining unit of the civil war Irish brigade, and leads the saint patricks day parade in NYC every year with Irish wolfhound mascots. Traditionally the sergeant major of the battalion is the keeper of the hounds.

Ps we are almost neighbors I am in Prescott valley.

How about Clancy for the name?
June 03, 2021, 08:28 PM
wreckdiver
She looks like an Abbey to me, maybe Abbey Lane?


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June 03, 2021, 09:08 PM
old rugged cross
Tish? Congrats. Look forward to seeing as she matures. Is she a pet or is there a more serious mission for her?



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June 03, 2021, 09:37 PM
jimb888
My heart breaks looking at your pup. I had a part Irish wolfhound mutt that encouraged me to get a full blooded Irish Wolfhound and she was a damned special dog. Unfortunately, they don't live all that long. I got 8 great years, which is long for them.
June 03, 2021, 09:44 PM
irreverent
She’s looks so sweet! I always wished for one, but I don’t think I could bear only eight years.


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June 04, 2021, 12:51 AM
drill sgt
She is a cutie. Look at the size of her feet. ............. drill sgt.
June 04, 2021, 02:32 AM
ftttu
She’s a sweetie cutie!


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June 04, 2021, 05:33 AM
Dakor
Love how big her paws are... great companion you got there!
June 04, 2021, 05:43 AM
msfzoe
Wonderful 4 legged addition to your family. Congrats.
June 04, 2021, 07:50 AM
henryaz
quote:
Originally posted by jimb888:
My heart breaks looking at your pup. I had a part Irish wolfhound mutt that encouraged me to get a full blooded Irish Wolfhound and she was a damned special dog. Unfortunately, they don't live all that long. I got 8 great years, which is long for them.

Yes 8 years is a long time, and that's true of most large breeds. Our current (adult) IW is over 10 years old now. My wife (a retired police K-9 handler) has trained him in scent tracking, and he has located 2 or 3 lost dogs for our neighbors. I expect the new girl will get the same training, maybe more. They are very special dogs, loving and gentle.


When in doubt, mumble
June 04, 2021, 08:07 AM
4x5
quote:
Originally posted by henryaz:
quote:
Originally posted by jimb888:
My heart breaks looking at your pup. I had a part Irish wolfhound mutt that encouraged me to get a full blooded Irish Wolfhound and she was a damned special dog. Unfortunately, they don't live all that long. I got 8 great years, which is long for them.

Yes 8 years is a long time, and that's true of most large breeds. Our current (adult) IW is over 10 years old now. My wife (a retired police K-9 handler) has trained him in scent tracking, and he has located 2 or 3 lost dogs for our neighbors. I expect the new girl will get the same training, maybe more. They are very special dogs, loving and gentle.

What a sweet looking pup, and what an amazing thing to be able to do for your neighbors!


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June 04, 2021, 09:49 AM
TMats
Siobhan

She’s a doll


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June 04, 2021, 10:04 AM
rsbolo
Morrigan.

She's a beauty


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June 04, 2021, 10:15 AM
Pickle Rick
Guinness.
What a Beautiful Irish. I love the breed. May you all love your new lives. Pickle Rick.


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June 04, 2021, 11:00 AM
phxtoad
Wolfy for the name. But you must only say it with an Irish accent. Congrats!

Todd


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June 04, 2021, 11:08 AM
h2oys
Congrats to both you and your new family member!
June 04, 2021, 03:19 PM
Dan
Cool.