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let's take a moment to consider the idea
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of owning an Irish Wolfhound you think
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you're getting a majestic gentle giant
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but let me tell you there are 12 reasons
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why you should think twice before
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bringing one of these colossal canines
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into your home one size Matters first
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off let's address the elephant in the
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room these dogs are massive we're
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talking about a breed that can weigh
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between 12 and 180 lb that's not just a
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dog that's a small horse you'll need
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need to rearrange your entire living
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space to accommodate this gentle giant
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forget about cozying up on the couch
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you'll be lucky if you can find a spot
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that isn't occupied by your new furry
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roommate two health concerns now let's
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get serious about health Irish
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Wolfhounds are prone to a laundry list
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of serious health issues including heart
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disease bloat and even bone cancer their
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lifespan averag is around 7.5 years
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which is like getting a rental car with
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an expiration date written in big bold
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letters on the windshield you'll be
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spending more time at the vet than at
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home with your new friend three bloat
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the silent killer speaking of health
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issues let's talk about bloat a
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life-threatening condition that can
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strike suddenly and kill your dog in
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hours imagine waking up one morning only
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to find out that your beloved pet has a
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ticking time bomb in its stomach it's
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like owning a dog with a built-in horror
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movie plot twist four exercise needs
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these dog dogs need a lot of exercise
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and I mean a lot they require daily
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walks and plenty of room to run around
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if you live in an apartment or a small
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house good luck finding space for this
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running machine you'll need to treat
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every outing like a marathon training
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session just to keep them fit five
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destructive Behavior if they don't get
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enough exercise prepare for Destruction
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an Irish Wolfhound left alone for too
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long can turn your living room into a
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scene from The Exorcist they'll
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Furniture dig up carpets and generally
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wreak havoc like they're auditioning for
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a role in a disaster film six
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socialization requirements these dogs
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need extensive socialization to ensure
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they don't become suspicious or
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aggressive around strangers or other
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animals if you don't want to spend your
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weekends at dog parks trying to
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socialize your giant Beast then you
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might want to reconsider this breed
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seven gassiness let's not forget about
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their digestive system Irish Wolfhound
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are known for being particularly gassy
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yes I'm talking about flatulant that
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could clear a room faster than an air
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freshener commercial if you enjoy fresh
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air and pleasant Aromas you might want
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to invest in some Quality Air Purifiers
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eight training challenges training an
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Irish Wolfhound can be like trying to
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teach calculus to a goldfish they have
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their own minds and aren't particularly
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eager to please you'll need patience
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persistence and possibly some
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professional help if you want them to
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follow commands instead of just staring
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at you like you've lost your marbles
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nine food costs let's talk about food
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costs feeding an Irish Wolfhound is not
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for the faint of heart or wallet you're
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looking at several pounds of highquality
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dog food every week if you thought
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feeding a regular siiz dog was expensive
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just wait until you see the grocery bill
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for this giant 10 limited life span with
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that short lifespan comes the emotional
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toll of losing such a large companion in
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what f feels like no time at all it's
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like investing in a luxury car that
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depreciates faster than it takes to
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drive off the lot 11 space requirements
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you'll need ample space not just for
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them but also for their accessories beds
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bowls toys The Works want to go on
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vacation better find someone who can
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handle this gentle giant because
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boarding facilities might not have room
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for them 12 they'll steal your heart and
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your space finally let's face it own an
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Irish Wolfhound means surrendering your
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heart completely and probably your space
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too they're affectionate and loving but
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expect them to take over every inch of
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your home and your life in conclusion
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while Irish Wolfhounds are undeniably
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beautiful and majestic creatures they
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come with challenges that might make
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ownership less than ideal for many
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people if you're not ready for the
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commitment of time energy and resources
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required by this breed it might be wise
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to consider other options before
