Hoover came to us from another shelter when his time was up. He was going to be put down due to the fact that he had a growth on his lip. We couldn't let that happen so now he is with us. He has since had his small skin growth removed and is in good health for his age. Hoover is living in a wonderful foster home and is now looking for his forever home! We're not sure what his breed is but he is pretty big. We've had a bit of a debate around the office of what he is. He could be a Great Pyrenees or an Irish Wolfhound, or even a Labradoodle.

Foster Update: Hoover is the absolute sweetest dog ever. Everybody loves him and he takes all the attention. He sleeps in the bed and always plops on the couch. Hoover plays very well with my two smaller dogs. We go on pretty long walks and he is just eager to say hello to everyone we meet, animals included. When we get home sometimes he wants to go in the back yard and that's fine because he won't run away. He eats and drinks a lot but since he is house trained he can hold it for eight hours. His favorite toy is a rope with knots tied in it and he caries it everywhere. Hoover couldn't live without large milkbones but make sure you don't leave them ( or any other food for that matter) on the counter or else they will be gone.  Hoover has so far been good with all people, kids, elderly, and animlas that he has come in contact with. Last thing is that he will definately bark if someone is at the house or outside that shouldn't be. He is a great dog trying to find his forever home.

Foster Update: Hoover is wonderful, his tail is nearly two feet long. He is a calm loving very sweet big dog. So if you like big Hoover is for you. He gets along great with my two dogs and my other two foster dogs.  The range in size is from 11 lbs to 97 lbs. He will put his head under your arm to be petted or just lay his head down on your lap. Hoover has the run of our home. He likes to lay on the couch and we also have a big dog bed on the floor that he lays on.He likes to play tug of war with Renegade.  He also hunkers down and then stands up and swings his leg over Renegades back and then the playing begins. It is quite a sight to see.  Believe it or not Hoover is a slow eater.  He is not at all aggressive. I do hold his food dish when he eats.

Hoover qualifies for our Seniors for Senior program!  If adopted by a senior (55+ years or older) his adoption fee is $50.

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the ancestors of the Irish Wolfhound were the Cu,  massive shaggy-coated dogs used for the pursuit of wolves, elk and wild boar. Irish Wolfhounds were often given as royal presents and eventually became such popular gifts that Oliver Cromwell had to stop their export from Britain. The last of the native British wolves were killed in Scotland in the early eighteenth century, and the Wolfhound disappeared from Ireland in 1766. Later it was reintroduced and carefully bred in the second half of the 19th century by a British army officer. The breed was revitalized by the influx of Great Dane and Deerhound blood. Irish Wolfhounds are sweet-tempered, patient, generous, thoughtful and very intelligent. They are excellent pets, and can be trusted with, children. Dignified and willing, they are unconditionally loyal to their owner and family. Not a guard dog by nature, but may be a deterrent simply due to his size. They tend to greet everyone as a friend, so do not count on them being a watch dog. This giant breed can be clumsy. Slow to mature, it takes two whole years before they are full grown. However, they grow rapidly and high-qualify food is essential. Let a puppy decide for itself how much exercise it wants. Forced exercise and long distance walks are too taxing for this dog's body when it is young. The Irish Wolfhound is relatively easy to train. He responds well to firm, but gentle training. This approach with plenty of understanding will go a long way because this dog quickly grasps what you intend. Make sure the young dog is given as much self-confidence as possible and that you are always consistent with it, so that it grows into an equable, confident dog. Teach it not to pull on its leash before it gets too strong. This calm dog gets along well with other dogs. This is also true with other animals if the dog has gotten to know them when it was still young. However, it might "course" a smaller dog in an open yard. They have an average life expectancy of 7-10 years.