Wolfhound and IWCA News
Off to the Races: LGRA and NOTRA Name Top 2022 IWs
03/05/2023
The Large Gazehound Racing Association's (LGRA) Top Irish Wolfhounds for 2020.
Paris is #1…ASFA Names Top 2022 IWs
02/28/2023
The American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) saw 25 Irish Wolfhounds lure coursing throughout 2022.
Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Nominations
11/25/2022
It is that time of the year again. All members of the IWCA need to consider one person to be awarded the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for 2022.
Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Webinars
10/29/2022
The Theriogenology Foundation in conjunction with the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation is offering webinars in their Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar series.
Irish Wolfhounds at the 2022 AKC Obedience Classic
09/10/2022
Congratulations to IWCA member Barb Patterson and her Nikki for being one of three IW teams to meet eligibility requirements for the 2022 AKC Obedience Classic.
COED (Canine Osteosarcoma Early Detection) Study Now Open
08/24/2022
COED (Canine Osteosarcoma Early Detection) is now open for enrollment at the University of Minnesota website.
The Celeste Winans Hutton Award Presented to Frances Abrams
07/24/2022
At the 2022 AGM, the IWCA was excited to present the Hutton Award to Frances Abrams for her invaluable contributions towards health research in the Irish Wolfhound.
Joe Roland Awarded the 2021 Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
05/31/2022
Congratulations to our winner of the Outstanding Sportsmanship award for 2021, Joe Roland under the kennel name Gabriel.
Irish Wolfhounds Met 2022 AKC Rally National Championship Eligibility Requirements
04/28/2022
Four Irish Wolfhounds met the eligibility requirements to enter the prestigious 2021 AKC Rally National Championship in Wilmington, Ohio on July 9, 2021.
Finnegan inducted into the ASFA Hall of Fame
04/25/2022
At the 2022 American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) Annual Convention of Delegates, Stoneybrook Finn’s Mischief (Finnegan), owned by Karen Frederick and Michael Ferris and bred by Lynn and Judy Simon, was inducted into the ASFA Hall of Fame. Finnegan is the only male Irish Wolfhound to ever earn a Lure Courser of Merit 2 title (LCM 2).