Good story, great dog! We have had greyhounds and Irish Wolfhounds, I know what you mean about "responsible pet-owner"! They're all big pussycats, but the size allows them to do damage without really intending to. My biggest dog was an Irish, 44" at the shoulder and 220 pounds, no fat on him anywhere. He could stand on all fours and lick my face. I ain't a little guy either! He'd rear up and put his front paws on my shoulders and kinda look down at me from there.