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The Irish Wolfhound is an
ancient breed of the greyhound family. He was used to hunt wolves and
elk and to accompany Irish nobles to war. Even though this
original purpose is no longer valid, the instincts originally developed
for the chase are still very much a part of the modern hounds, so proper
fencing is important.
The Breeder of Your
Puppy Should Be A Valuable Source of Information..... Besides adequate exercise, your IW will need
professional veterinary care, vaccinations, good quality food and basic
training and socializing. Your breeder should be available to you for
questions and support.
 The
growth patterns, nutritional needs and treatment for health
problems are not exactly the same for a giant breed as for
small dogs. Reputable and conscientious breeders are
committed to their puppies for life, and should be willing
to help you with advice and support for any problems or
questions you may have.
If for some reason you lose touch with
your IW's breeder, or you simply want to find others near you
who share your interest in IWs, the IWCA can
provide you with names of knowledgeable owners in your part of
the country. Educational materials are available through the
club and in book stores. The club magazine, Harp
and Hound, is available with membership in the club
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Comfortable Companion and Good Citizen..... IWs are eligible to participate in a
wide variety of AKC-sanctioned activities. Conformation showing
is open only to non-neutered dogs and essentially measures how
closely an Irish Wolfhound conforms to the official AKC breed
standard. Neutered dogs can participate in obedience
competitions, lure coursing, tracking and junior showmanship
(for young people between the ages of 10 and 18).
Not
all hounds do well in every one of these events, but if
you can find one that both you and your dog enjoy, it can
provide you with many hours of rewarding companionship and
a deeper appreciation of the special qualities of this
breed. Of course, you'll need to teach your hound manners
and enough obedience commands to make him or her a
comfortable companion and good citizen.
See our
Recommended Reading page
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Contact
Information:
for Club and Breed Information,
contact the IWCA Secretary:
Judy Simon
7155 Co. Rd. 26
Maple Plain, MN 55359
763-479-1638
For Rescue
Assistance and Information:
Jean A. Minnier
316 Pricketts Mill Road
Tabernacle, NJ 08088
609-268-9373
For corrections
or problems with the Website, contact the
IWCA Webmaster
Do
you have a question about the breed or a question or suggestion for the club?
If you
can't find the answer in here, you can:
Contact a Club Officer
or Committee
Chair
Join the IWCA Discussion
List
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The Irish
Wolfhound Club of America, Inc.
is a member
of the American Kennel Club. |
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