dogsgalore Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 I went to a dog show last weekend and seen the most amazig, stunning looking dog! I decided right then and there that was the next dog I would get, all others ruled out. An Irish Wolfhound! It won't be for a few years at least but I was wondering if anyone had one or if they had any information about them? I've heard they are very gentle and most I've seen are friendly. I'd apprecciate any replies you might have. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Wow! that's a real challenge i guess a member in here have one of those Holz Boomer... though :-? my dream is a fawn Great Dane so i can name him Scooby, but i'm not prepared yet, let's see what happen later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holz_Boomer Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Izzy, was that s'pose to be a bit mean? :oops: or maybe just a error of punctuation? :-? :oops: but Congrats dogsgalore!! your about to own the most stunning breed of dog i have ever met! well irish wolfhounds are extremely good with children and yes, they do require plenty of excercise and space :) IW's may be huge but they are very sensitive dogs and they require an owner who can give companionship:D im sure you will love an IW! i mean Boomer (my IW) is one of the best things that ever happened to me:D they are so loving and there for love and they will love you but theyre also very fun and out going (oh gosh, sounds like im describing a guy!:P) well yeah and from some research AND my own observations, they get along with other dogs...VERY well! we have NEVER had a problem with that..but its the cats that there IS a problem with..you see, when they were first put on the earth, their only purpose was to hunt, and to kill the other animals, large or small, that may be of danger to their owners..i figure that that may be why Boomer is so, well, unfriendly with little rodents :-? just a bit of stuff for ya : Head Long, the frontal bones of the forehead very slightly raised and very little indentation between the eyes. Skull, not too broad. Muzzle, long and moderately pointed. Ears, small and Greyhound-like in carriage. Neck Rather long, very strong and muscular, well arched, without dewlap or loose skin about the throat. Chest Very deep. Breast, wide. Back Rather long than short. Loins arched. Tail Long and slightly curved, of moderate thickness, and well covered with hair. Belly Well drawn up. Forequarters Shoulders, muscular, giving breadth of chest, set sloping. Elbows well under, neither turned inwards nor outwards. Leg Forearm muscular, and the whole leg strong and quite straight. Hindquarters Muscular thighs and second thigh long and strong as in the Greyhound, and hocks well let down and turning neither in nor out. Feet Moderately large and round, neither turned inwards nor outwards. Toes, well arched and closed. Nails, very strong and curved. Hair Rough and hard on body, legs and head; especially wiry and long over eyes and underjaw. Color and Markings The recognized colors are gray, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn or any other color that appears in the Deerhound. Faults Too light or heavy a head, too highly arched frontal bone; large ears and hanging flat to the face; short neck; full dewlap; too narrow or too broad a chest; sunken or hollow or quite straight back; bent forelegs; overbent fetlocks; twisted feet; spreading toes; too curly a tail; weak hindquarters and a general want of muscle; too short in body. Lips or nose liver-colored or lacking pigmentation. List of Points in Order of Merit Typical. The Irish Wolfhound is a rough-coated Greyhound-like breed, the tallest of the coursing hounds and remarkable in combining power and swiftness. Great size and commanding appearance. Movements easy and active. Head, long and level, carried high. Forelegs, heavily boned, quite straight; elbows well set under. Thighs long and muscular; second thighs, well muscled, stifles nicely bent. Coat, rough and hard, especially wiry and long over eyes and under jaw. Body, long, well-ribbed up, with ribs well sprung, and great breadth across hips. Loins arched, belly well drawn up. Ears, small, with Greyhound like carriage. Feet, moderately large and round; toes, close, well arched. Neck, long, well arched and very strong. Chest, very deep, moderately broad. Shoulders, muscular, set sloping. Tail, long and slightly curved. Eyes, dark. Note--The above in no way alters the "Standard of Excellence," which must in all cases be rigidly adhered to; they simply give the various points in order of merit. If in any case they appear at variance with Standard of Excellence, it is the latter which is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holz_Boomer Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 [img]http://dl.dogomania.com/pics/3/Goose_Augen.JPG[/img] awe isnt that cute? :) this is so adorable [img]http://dl.dogomania.com/pics/25/ALF_V.jpg[/img] aww [img]http://dl.dogomania.com/pics/33/Ray_of_TIR_NA_NOG.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dogomania.com/pics/1/irish_wolfhound.jpg[/img] awe look at them lying about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsgalore Posted March 2, 2004 Author Share Posted March 2, 2004 Thanks! Those are awesome pics! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzy Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 No Boomer, that was because i didn't remember if that was you who has an irish... sorry :oops: by the way, your dog is awsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holz_Boomer Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 No Problem DogsGalore! :D sorry izzy, i wasnt sure :)thanks for clearing that up! :D :oops: :angel: oh and btw :) [quote]by the way, your dog is awesome![/quote] thanks but the ones i posted arent of my dog, found them on the web;):) the one in my av and sig is tho :D once i find a good photo hosting site, ill post some of Boomer, cuz believe me, i have PLENTY! lol there are a few threads made by me with pics of holly and boomer but now theyre just red x's :evil: cuz Woofit closed down :(:([/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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