The last dog I had was an Irish wolfhound - now that is a dog. Rather spoils a person for a lesser canine, that is, anything under a hundredweight. - Author: Laurie R. King
The time just seems to fly. I was watching my boy walk around my desk today and noticed his should it higher than the desk. So I measured him out of curiosity. According to the AKC the Make Irish Wolfhound has an average height of 32 inches at the shoulder. My boy measured 34 inches. …
Feargus continues to quickly grow. This weekend he weighed in at 111 pounds! I imagine with all this growing he is quite tired! Awww!
As this puppy continues to grow, I am frequently surprised by how he continues to act like a puppy even with is large size. He jumps on the other dogs in the house, playing, but the other dogs don’t see it ass play and are becoming increasingly irritated with his antics. I am sure it …
I like how Apple likes to build you picture memories. Some are admittedly lame, but others make me smile. The other day I was presented with pictures of my dogs from this year. Since getting the puppy, I have taken a massive number of pictures. However, what this slideshow did was inadvertently demonstrate just how …
Have I mentioned that Irish Wolfhounds grow quickly? I may have a few times. Yesterday was Feargus’ monthly trip to the Doggy Day SPA. He loves to visit the girls who work there to enjoy a little pampering and doggy treats. While he is there, he gets weighed (so I can ensure he is still …
Every year on Memorial Day, I am excited for the Monday away from the office, as I am sure many others are. We should reflect on the freedoms we all enjoy during our time away because of the many sacrifices others have made to ensure this freedom. Over the past few years, this country has …
It has been very rainy here, and poor Feargus has been disappointed every time he has gone outside, that he could not stay outside to play. That all changed this weekend! It was beautiful and we spent most of the day outside playing. Today it is back to work, but that did not keep him …
Puppies, like children, need boundaries. I have ALWAYS had a rule with my large breed dogs; no getting on the furniture.I have enforced this rule, even though I have often wanted to let them climb up on the sofa or onto the bed. It has worked well, but recently I have had a slight change …
Imagine having a new baby in the house, and at six months, it has grown to 100 pounds. When they hit puberty, people talk about children suddenly shooting up in height and weight and being clumsy. The difference is that the child has matured mentally to know he is a teenager and though frustrated, understands …
Having worked for a veterinarian while in college, I saw dogs come into the clinic with a simple case of vomiting, only to find they were in critical condition and on death’s doorstep. For that reason, when any of my dogs becomes ill and starts vomiting, I do not wait long before taking them to …