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Chihuahuas, the smallest dog breed, has a life expectancy of between 14 and 16 years, while the Irish wolfhound, the tallest dog breed, has a life expectancy of between 6 and 8 years, according to the American Kennel Club.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Large or giant breed dogs – think Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, Saint Bernards – usually only live between seven and 10 years.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Larger dogs like Doberman pinschers, boxers, Great Danes, German shepherds, Irish wolfhounds, Scottish deerhounds, Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, and Labrador retrievers are particularly at risk, according to MSD Veterinary Manual.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The troops in scarlet tunics and bearskin hats were led onto the parade ground by their mascot, an Irish wolfhound named Seamus.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024
In addition to issuing the shamrocks, dog lover Kate would usually greet Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
That includes dogs like mastiffs and Great Danes with a 6-10-year lifespan, as well as Irish wolfhounds that have a lifespan of about 6-8 years.
—Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
The auction lots represent a diverse range of breeds, from dalmatians to dachshunds to Irish wolfhounds.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023
Also getting a sprig of the Irish bloom was the regimental mascot, Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Large or giant breed dogs – think Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, Saint Bernards – usually only live between seven and 10 years.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Larger dogs like Doberman pinschers, boxers, Great Danes, German shepherds, Irish wolfhounds, Scottish deerhounds, Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, and Labrador retrievers are particularly at risk, according to MSD Veterinary Manual.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The troops in scarlet tunics and bearskin hats were led onto the parade ground by their mascot, an Irish wolfhound named Seamus.
—Jill Lawless The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024
In addition to issuing the shamrocks, dog lover Kate would usually greet Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
That includes dogs like mastiffs and Great Danes with a 6-10-year lifespan, as well as Irish wolfhounds that have a lifespan of about 6-8 years.
—Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
The auction lots represent a diverse range of breeds, from dalmatians to dachshunds to Irish wolfhounds.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023
Also getting a sprig of the Irish bloom was the regimental mascot, Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023
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“Irish wolfhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20wolfhound. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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