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IRISH WOLF- 
HOUND — This 
breed is of great an' 
tiquity, having been 
well known in Roman 
days. Famous as a 
great hunter, the 
Wolfhound also 
makes a fine compaiv 
ion, being gentle and 
affectionate. In size, 
the ideal of the breed 
is a dog standing be' 
tween 32 and 34 inches 
in height and weighing about 125 pounds. He has a rough, wiry coat 
and in color is grey, brindle, red, black, pure white, or fawn. 
BORZOI (RUSSIAN WOLFHOUND) — The Borzoi has been used 
as a hunting dog in Russia for several hundred years. His ancestors 
were Asiatic Borzoi and the 
Northern wolf'like dogs. He is 
strong, very speedy, and cour' 
ageous. His coat is long, silky, 
and wavy or curly. In color he 
V£>*' is usually white with markings 
of lemon, tan, brindle, grey, or 
i - black. This dog averages 28 to 
31 inches in height and weighs 
from 75 to 105 pounds. 
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