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I am not sure if this guy is a big paw or what, because we don't know what he is or whether he is full grown! He came from the pound with a full shaggy matted tick-infested coat and we had no idea what he looked like underneath it all until he was shaven. Here he is in all his muppet-like glory, and we named him Furley. Really he is supposedly my boyfriend's dog but whatever, I am the one taking care of him all day every day!
Anyhow I wanted to show him to everyone because he is such an oddity. He has adult teeth but they are sparkling clean and new, so he could be anywhere from 6 months to a year. He acts like a puppy, he's very bouncy and he chews up anything he can find. He is taller than Zoot, about 24 or 25 inches, but weighs only 45 lbs.
Here's FURLEY!

This is just a shot in the dark, but have you ever had a urinalysis done on her? When I first brought Sunshine Bear home, he had a really foul smell that wasn't affected AT ALL by baths. Turns out he had a urinary/kidney infection and needed antibiotics. It took me while to put the two together, but the smell coming from the dog (the whole dog, not just his weewee area) was like stale strong urine. I think somehow he was emitting that odor through his skin. It was very odd.
So now his infection is cleared up but I still think he's going to need a few more baths before the stench is fully gone. It has really gone down a lot. I used to be able to smell him from across the room, and now I can only smell him if I am kissing his forehead, and it is MUCH better.
 

Sometimes when I put Zoot's backpack on him he gets that same happy proud look, maybe your dog thinks he is wearing the latest fashion? He does look rather hip and stylish, especially with the sunglasses!!

God, he's such a mutt!!!

Oooh, I'd be so scared to get an Irish Wolfhound from a petstore... in fact I'm pretty surprised they are selling one there! That is just a breed prone to some health issues that there is probably no guarantee against in a pet shop pup. It is very sad I know. If they sell one to you they will just go get another one and try to sell that one too. 
But WOW what an amazing breed of dog!!!!

Aw man, that's making me want a Rottweiler!!!

As for the peepee issue, I would say if it is brown or brownish red, I'd be concerned. (Darker than Budweiser? Or darker than a Guinness!!!) Also if she seems to have difficulty urinating or if it seems painful. And the coughing, could it be she's pulling on the leash?

Nigel usually feels pretty hot to the touch but it is normal for him and he is very healthy.

If her appetite is good, she's alert, and life is going as usual with no symptoms that last more than a few days, things are fine. Like newflvr said, you'll probably sense it if something is really wrong. And you know, a trip to the vet for a general health check might make you feel more at ease.

Oh man, 2 dogs is NOTHIN! Oh I reminisce of the days when I only had two dogs to take care of! I suddenly have found myself in a house with 5 MALES! Lucky for me only 3 are over 60 pounds. I have Zoot, Nigel, Sunshine Bear, and my boyfriend's little terrier and his new.. uh... dog... who is the strangest looking creature ever seen and I'm pretty sure he's part muppet. I'll have to take a picture and post it. The great thing is that they all play together and entertain each other, but when those big guys start rough-housing they can knock over a fence. They have done it twice now. Once they knocked the gate loose and then took off for freedom, and just this morning they busted through a section in the back yard. I am beginning to feel slightly overwhelmed with 5! It's the young ones under one year that are doing the damage!! AAHH!!
But the funny thing is I still look on petfinder every day and think about what kind of dog to get next.