#6 – Irish Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound is the largest dog breed in existence, and their size must be taken into consideration when thinking about purchasing a puppy or adopting an older dog.
Large dogs need more food, larger crates, beds, kennels, and toys. They are often more expensive to board at a kennel if you’re going out of town, and even regular medication for simple ailments or procedures are going to cost more money.
Unfortunately, large dogs are typically prone to more health issues than smaller breeds, and Irish Wolfhounds are no exception. Ailments found in the breed are hip and elbow dysplasia, cardiac diseases, bloat, and eye conditions.
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