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Post by melodysangel on May 1, 2024 15:44:43 GMT -5
They are known as gentle giants, right? Beautiful dogs but not a breed I can care for.
I've got 2 12 pound Shih tzus and sometimes *they* drag me around!
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Post by Angel_of_Music on May 1, 2024 15:46:45 GMT -5
Great Danes are known as the gentle giants actually  |
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Post by Phoenix Stardancer on May 1, 2024 15:49:41 GMT -5
If I recall it's used for the Irish Wolfhound as well. I got to work with a couple in High School. Wonderful dogs
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Post by melodysangel on May 1, 2024 15:50:06 GMT -5
Serves me right for going off memory 😆 I stand by it though. A neighbor had to babysit one when we were kids. It was taller then I was!
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Post by Mr. Pooka on May 1, 2024 15:50:40 GMT -5
Irielynn: Now you've got it! There is something called ‘lenition’ which is the softening or silencing of letters with the use of a ‘h’. In the name ‘Siobhán’, the ‘b’ is softened by the ‘h’ causing it to be pronounced like ‘shuh-wan’ or ‘shi-vawn’. The ‘v’ sound is the more common pronunciation. So in short, the ‘b’ in siobhán isn’t pronounced due to the ‘h’ beside it! Clear as an Albion spring day! Rajan considered this, but didn't seem like he was particularly fond of the whole concept. "Alright but what about the first part? The s-i-o making a shi sound?" Perhaps I can clear some things up with a few more names. I'm sure you'll get it with a bit of practise! Lets look at some of these super simple pronunciations... just read the name to yourself then check the pronunciation below and you'll be on your way! Meadhbh
Mave
Saoirse
Sor sha
Pádraig
Paw-rig
Niamh
Neeve
Ailbhe
Alva
Cillian
Kill-ee-an
Caoilfhionn
Key lan
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Post by PookaWitch on May 1, 2024 15:50:46 GMT -5
I've never personally encountered a wolfhound IRL. I have seen a couple being walked over the years (I was in the car though).
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Post by Moophles on May 1, 2024 15:52:17 GMT -5
I've gotten to pet a Wolfhound, someone usually brings one to the Celtic fair up north of me. :3 Huge dogs, but so sweet!
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Post by Phoenix Stardancer on May 1, 2024 15:53:29 GMT -5
I can say having helped train one for agilty they are a lot of fun. They are fast. I have heard them called the Irish Greyhound due to their speed. They are speedy and powerful.
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Post by Rayvin_Kittiy on May 1, 2024 15:53:38 GMT -5
*catches up on all she missed and peeks in*
Hey everyone!
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Post by Moophles on May 1, 2024 15:54:07 GMT -5
Hulloo Rayvin~
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Post by Angel_of_Music on May 1, 2024 15:57:05 GMT -5
Gentle giant is mainly used with great danes, but given the wolfhound's size, I suppose it could be used for them as well XD
I'll add another name in there. Siabhra, which I've seen it pronounced either as Sheefra, Shee-a-vra or Shee-a-wra
Siabhra glances around. "Yes? Who spoke my name?"
I did, but only using it for an example
Siabhra nods. "Oh, I see."
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Post by melodysangel on May 1, 2024 16:00:30 GMT -5
I'll throw Shih Tzu in the mix of words that don't sound like they are said.
The correct pronunciation is she- zoo 🙂
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Post by lectral on May 1, 2024 16:06:20 GMT -5
I have recently learned we have a few Irish wolfhounds locally (they just go to a different clinic), when we had a few very obvious wolfhound mixes show up
Apparently, someone’s intact male got out, and bred with a catahula, so we have some merle colored wolfhound coated (and sized) mixes showing up. Enough of them have shown up now though, if varied enough ages, I think a few of the litters were deliberate, after the first ‘accident’
Edit: they’ve all been very nice dogs
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Post by Cameron on May 1, 2024 16:10:47 GMT -5
*flies in so very late*
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Post by Mr. Pooka on May 1, 2024 16:14:10 GMT -5
I'll throw Shih Tzu in the mix of words that don't sound like they are said. The correct pronunciation is she- zoo 🙂 The only difference is that if it was spell like the locals spell, they'd be something like NSboihoih Lhoulsouh.... you know, she zoo! |
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