Wolfhound and IWCA News

Paris is #1…ASFA Names Top 2022 IWs

02/28/2023

Paris lure coursing at the Rocky Mountain Irish Wolfhound Association trial (photo credit: Lori Walker)

The American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) saw 25 Irish Wolfhounds lure coursing throughout 2022.

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The IWCA Announces Two New Performance Awards

12/20/2022

The Irish Wolfhound Club of America is pleased to announce a Significant Achievement Award and a Multi-Titlist Award to augment our Versatility Program.

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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.

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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.

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Irish Wolfhounds at the 2022 AKC Obedience Classic

09/10/2022

Pictured are Barb and Nikki

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Irish Wolfhounds Met 2022 AKC Rally National Championship Eligibility Requirements

04/28/2022

Barb Patterson and Nikki (Karontara Nickelodeon At Tantara).

Four Irish Wolfhounds met the eligibility requirements to enter the prestigious 2021 AKC Rally National Championship in Wilmington, Ohio on July 9, 2021.

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Finnegan inducted into the ASFA Hall of Fame

04/25/2022

Stoneybrook Finn’s Mischief (Finnegan), owned by Karen Frederick and Michael Ferris and bred by Lynn and Judy Simon

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).

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