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Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound dog
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The Irish Wolfhound (Irish: Cú Faoil) is a breed of large sighthound that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology.

Best asHunting houndOriginEurope / UK

About the breed

The Irish Wolfhound (Irish: Cú Faoil) is a breed of large sighthound that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology.

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