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Sighthound, Flickr With so many puppy videos and so little time, we've gone the extra mile and begun cataloging some of the finest YouTube offerings, separating each collection by breed in a feature called Puppy Party! Today's roundup showcases the irresistible Irish wolfhound! (And if you want to see more videos of adorable baby canines, check out these Puppy Parties.) Is it love? Or is this puppy just teething? ...

Beverly C. Little Name: Irish Wolfhound Personality: There is an old Irish proverb, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) website, that best describes this unique and robust breed: "Gentle when stroked, fierce when provoked." But relax -- that just means that IWs, anciently bred for duties like hunting and castle-guarding, still like to "instinctively give chase to fleeing prey." In fact, the AKC is quick to add, family-friendliness has likewise been in this breed's blood since as far back as 391 A.D. Though, they add, an IW could be counted on to "play with their [master's] children and lay quietly by the fire as family friends." The second edition of the "Encyclopedia of Dog ...