Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but some breeds tower above the rest, in both height and heart. These gentle giants have been companions, protectors and working partners to humans for centuries.

As someone who grew up with a black Lab-Springer Spaniel mix who barked constantly, I can tell you that endless barking isn’t ...

Some really love toy dogs, others love working dogs ... inches at the shoulder and can weigh as much as 180-200 lbs. 13. Scottish Deerhound Some like to compare Scottish Deerhounds to Irish Wolfhounds ...

If speed, elegance, and endurance define your adventure style, the Scottish Deerhound is the ultimate running companion ... there are others worth mentioning. The Irish Wolfhound, a legendary hunter ...

Originally bred for hunting wild boar and deer, Irish Wolfhounds have long legs and muscular ... and adaptability ensures they stand out as extraordinary companions. The Scottish Deerhound is a large, ...

Harriet is an Irish Wolfhound mix living in Australia, where dogs like her are “purpose bred” to act as kangaroo, fox, and ...

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found dead in woodland in the Covenanter Road area of Harthill. A member of the public called the charity’s animal helpline on ...

Children’s books dominated the borrowing charts at Irish libraries last year, with the series Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid topping the list. Books for children and teenagers accounted for ...

Scottish SPCA inspector Colin Arthur said he did not yet know whether the wound marks on the dog had happened before or after its death, but said he believed it had been there “for some time”.

Officers from the Scottish SPCA have now launched an investigation into the incident. The charity has appealed to anybody who has any information about the dog to come forward. Scottish SPCA ...

IF you're having a ruff day, just take a minute to observe these pics of Roy Keane with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind in training. Keano's affinity with man's best friend and this charity in ...