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	The Irish Wolfhound in Books and other publications
		Wolfhound Whines, the breed column in the weekly paper "Our Dogs," which was mainly written by Isaac Everett of the Felixstowe Kennels, covering the period 1911 to 1925, plus one from 1938.
		The Irish Wolfhound by A.J. Dawson (author of Finn The Wolfhound), c.
		Irish Wolfhounds in Tierra del Fuego The Kennel Gazette, March 1916
	www.irishwolfhounds.org /books.htm (1407 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Information and Pictures, Irish Wolfhounds
		A massive, muscular dog, the Irish Wolfhound is one of the tallest breeds in the world.
		Irish Wolfhounds were often given as royal presents and eventually became such popular gifts that Oliver Cromwell had to stop their export from Britain.
		The last wolf was killed in Scotland in the early eighteenth century, and the Wolfhound disappeared from Ireland in 1766.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /irishwolfhound.htm (693 words)

	The Irish Wolfhound - Dogs
		Irish Wolfhounds are a living symbols of Irish culture and the Celtic past.
		According to Irish lore and legend, ancestors of the Irish Wolfhound were guardians and companions of ancient Irish kings and valued by Celtic chieftains as dogs of war.
		Wolves and elk disappeared from Ireland and by the late 1700's the Irish Stag was hunted to extinction.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art8727.asp (1046 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada
		Owning an Irish Wolfhound represents a major responsibility and commitment in both time and money and should not be undertaken without a thorough evaluation of one's interests and other obligations.
		Breeding and raising Irish Wolfhounds is a very demanding avocation, requiring specialized facilities, tremendous amounts of time and money and a high degree of dedication to the preservation of the unique qualities of the breed.
		Raising the Irish Wolfhound puppies is now, and will always remain, a real labour of love, and the selling of the puppies an endeavour motivated by concern for the well-being of the individual hounds and the breed in general rather than a commercial activity.
	www.irishwolfhoundclubofcanada.ca /handbook/responsibilities.shtml (1201 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Internet Trust
		The study of seizures in Irish Wolfhounds began in September of 1995 in an effort to determine if there was, is or could be a continuing problem with seizures within the breed.
		The owners of 21 Irish Wolfhounds that are known to be affected with seizures have not yet entered the study.
		The short lifespan of the Irish Wolfhound as a breed has created some difficulties in the blood collection phase of the study as many of the affected hounds are already dead, as are their parents.
	iwit.wolfhoundweb.com /recipients/seizurestudy.html (673 words)

	Irish Wolfhound - Canada's Guide to Dogs - Breeds
		The Irish Wolfhound, named as the national dog of Ireland, is the world's tallest breed of dog, standing up to 6 feet 4 inches on his hind legs.
		The Irish Wolfhound is among the gentlest of breeds.
		The Irish Wolfhound Foundation — The purpose of the Foundation is to promote the appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of Irish Wolfhounds by raising and allocating funds for research, education, and rescue.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /wolfhound.htm (970 words)

	irish wolfhounds ~ A Brief History of the Irish Wolfhound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The history of the Irish Wolfhound is the history of the dogs of Ireland, for while these great hounds have indeed made history, history in her turn, has made the Irish Wolfhound.
		So it was not unusal that Irish Wolfhounds were so highly prized for their hunting prowess, particularly in pursuit of the now extinct gigantic Irish elk (which stood about 6 feet tall ~ at the shoulders), and the wolf.
		Historically they were referred to as "Irish Greyhounds,", "the Greyhounds of Ireland," "the Great Hounds of Ireland," and "Big Dogs of Ireland." Between the disappearance from Ireland of the Irish Elk and the wolf, along with the excessive exportation of the dwindling ranks of Wolfhounds, that the breed almost became extinct by the 17th century.
	home.fiac.net /marshaw/histryiw.htm (1586 words)

	Irish Wolfhound
		Pairs of Irish hounds were prized as gifts by the Royal houses of Europe, Scandinavia and elsewhere from the Middle ages to the 17th century.
		The Cromwellian prohibition (1652) on the export of Wolfhounds helped preserve their number for a time but the gradual disappearance of the wolf and continued demand abroad reduced their numbers almost to the point of extinction by the end of the 17th century.
		The Irish Kennel Club scheduled a class for Irish Wolfhounds at their show in April 1879, and a club was formed in 1885.
	www.ankc.aust.com /irishwol.html (733 words)

	What to feed an Irish Wolfhound
		Therefore, I suggest that Irish Wolfhound owners try to feed their present companion pets with foods that contain what this breed requires.
		The Irish Wolfhound originated near Rome and was then brought to Ireland during an invasion by Roman troops.
		Nutrients of the Irish Wolfhound's native areas were very high in carbohydrates and fiber from grain sources.
	home.att.net /~wdcusick/IrishWolfhound.html (1411 words)

	Irish Wolfhound : Dog Breeds - Dog.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Combining great speed and strength, the Irish Wolfhound found a place as a hunter's companion on the American and Canadian frontier and even later in Australia.
		Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest of all breeds.
		The Irish Wolfhound was so valued in the 16 and 1700's that a condemned man could buy his life with one.
	www.dog.com /breed/Irish-Wolfhound.asp (334 words)

	Irish Wolfhounds: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		With other animals the Irish Wolfhound is usually amiable, but he does love to chase, tackle, and pounce on anything that moves rapidly.
		Irish Wolfhounds are very willing to work with you, but they are not Golden Retrievers.
		Irish Wolfhounds are extremely prone to a life-threatening digestive syndrome called bloat.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/irishwolfhounds.html (967 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Cards
		Irish Wolfhounds are blessed with some of the nicest cards and stamps available for any breed as well.
		The Irish Wolfhound has no relationship to Ireland, although early historical references to a type of dog with somewhat similar characteristics used for hunting the wolf, occur in various books of reference as far back as the 14th century.
		The tallest member of the canine world, the Irish Wolfhound is of symmetrical and graceful build, and notwithstanding his size is decidedly active.
	www.animalstamps.com /IWcard.htm (2148 words)

	Irish WolfHound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Irish Wolfhounds have very good temperaments, are happy and cheerful and protective and obedient.
		The Irish Wolfhound needs a good healthy diet however it might lose its interest in eating during its growing spurts.
		A puppy Irish Wolfhound should not be put inside a crate, it needs space to run around and this will also help to prevent certain skeletal problems.
	www.seefido.com /dog-breeds/html/irish_wolfhound.htm (724 words)

	Choosing an Irish Wolfhound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The Irish wolfhound is an ancient breed used by the Celts nobility for hunting wolves and the extinct Irish elk.
		The Irish wolfhound is the tallest dog in the world, standing 28 to 35 inches and weighing between 90 and 150 pounds.
		In addition, the Irish wolfhound is prone to dilated cardiomyopathy, osteochondrosis and elbow hygroma, a fluid filled swelling.
	www.petplace.com /dogs/choosing-an-irish-wolfhound/page1.aspx (860 words)

	Torteval Irish Wolfhounds
		The Irish Wolfhound is one of the oldest breeds of dog, bred in Ireland for over 2,000 years to hunt wolves.
		What a wolfhound needs is his own space within the house where he has a comfortable bed, and a securely fenced garden that he can enhance by the addition of a few strategically placed, well designed craters.
		A wolfhound lives at a rapid rate - to equate to human years his age is multiplied by 10, not 7.
	www.irishwolfhounds-guernsey.com /faqself.html (749 words)

	irish wolfhound, dog breeds information, dog pictures
		The Irish Wolfhound is also known as the Irish Greyhound and the Great Dog of Ireland and is called the national dog of Ireland.
		The Wolfhound is very sweet and sensitive and should undergo a lot of early socialization to encourage its self-confidence and prevent it from being shy.
		Irish Wolfhounds under two years of age should not be exercised strenuously as their bones and muscles are still growing.
	www.dog-breed-facts.com /Breeds/irish-wolf-hound.html (619 words)

	Care of the Irish Wolfhound
		The wolfhound is a galloping hound with a strong hunting instinct and this should always be taken into account when letting him off the leash.
		The Irish wolfhound is a hunting dog and still retains a strong hunting instinct in many cases.
		There is a scheme for research into heart disease in the Irish wolfhound, which means that you can have your hound's heart monitored regularly (for a donation to the Heart Research Fund) by taking him to one of the breed events at which the research team are present.
	www.irishwolfhoundsociety.co.uk /care.htm (3026 words)

	Irish Wolfhound#
		It is not generally a noisy breed, although some wolfhounds have learned to be noisy from being with a breed that barks a great deal.
		Wolfhound puppies are very lively and can be so into adult hood of 5 or more years.
		For the show ring, a wolfhound should be shown pretty well au naturel, which is to say that some tidying up should be done but not a lot of stripping out.
	www.pedigreedogs.co.uk /breeds/irish_wolfhound.htm (1229 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Wolfdog, Irish Greyhound, Great Dog of Ireland dogs breeders profiles information uk
		Irish Wolfhounds do not have long lives: 7 - 10 years is the average.
		Wolfhounds are very difficult to breed from and mothers have to be constantly monitored during the first 3 weeks or so as they can very easily crush their puppies by accident.
		Irish wolfhounds do not jump fences as a rule although, bear in mind, there is always the exception to the rule!
	www.petplanet.co.uk /petplanet/breeds/Irish_Wolfhound.htm (1090 words)

	American Kennel Club - Irish Wolfhound
		Of great size and commanding appearance, the Irish Wolfhound is remarkable in combining power and swiftness with keen sight.
		The largest and tallest of the galloping hounds, in general type he is a rough-coated, Greyhound-like breed; very muscular, strong though gracefully built; movements easy and active; head and neck carried high, the tail carried with an upward sweep with a slight curve towards the extremity.
		The Irish Wolfhound is a rough-coated Greyhound-like breed, the tallest of the coursing hounds and remarkable in combining power and swiftness.
	www.akc.org /breeds/irish_wolfhound/index.cfm (443 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Eine Seite für alle Freunde des Irish Wolfhound.
		Die Erfahrungen einer Familie die mit irish wolfhound im Haus lebt.
		Gerne helfen wir auch bei der Vermittlung von Irish Wolfhounds.
	www.irish-wolfhound-page.de (98 words)

	Irish Wolfhound
		The tallest dog in the world, the Irish Wolfhound is a large, swift animal with a muscular build and graceful movements.
		The Irish Wolfhound is intelligent and quickly understands what you are asking of it, and is quite attuned to its owner’s feelings.
		Irish Wolfhounds need a large, soft bed to sleep in and are not suited to sleeping on hard ground.
	www.breederretriever.com /dog-breeds/160/irish-wolfhound.php (399 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Information
		The Irish Wolfhound was also known as "Irish dog," "Big Dogs of Ireland," "Greyhounds of Ireland," "Wolfdogs of Ireland" and "Great Hounds of Ireland." Irish Wolfhound is the more modern name.
		Because of his great size and the amount of exercise essential to his well-being, the Irish Wolfhound is not a dog that one should be acquired without serious thought.
		The Irish Wolfhound is prone to Hygromas (also called bursas) which are a fluid-filled swelling over any bony prominence (elbows, hocks, etc.) which frequently comes into contact with a hard area, such as floors.
	www.sidyboysfoolin.com /IrishWolfhound.html (572 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Association of the Greater Smoky Mountains Rescue
		The Irish Wolfhound Association of the Greater Smoky Mountains (IWAGSM) Rescue Committee is dedicated to the welfare of the Irish Wolfhound by:
		Irish Wolfhounds make wonderful companions; they are extremely people-oriented and need to be part of a loving family.
		Please be aware that submitting an application does not guarantee that you will receive an Irish Wolfhound from IWAGSM nor that the dog you would like to adopt is the one best suited to meet your needs, and IWAGSM reserves the right to offer a dog we feel is better suited to your family.
	www.geocities.com /iwagsm/rescue.html (865 words)

	Irish Wolfhound
		The Irish Wolfhound, the world’s largest sighthound, may be descended from dogs brought to Ireland by the Celts or from an old breed indigenous to Ireland.
		The Irish Wolfhound nearly went extinct around 1800, at the same time as the wolf.
		The Irish Wolfhound was recognized by the Kennel Club in 1897.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Irish_Wolfhound.htm (429 words)

	Irish Wolfhound dog breeds
		The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of dog (a sighthound), bred to hunt.
		Wolfhounds are often referred to as "Gentle Giants", and an historic motto of the breed is "Gentle when stroked.
		Fierce when provoked." As a giant breed, wolfhounds have significantly shorter life spans than the norm with an average lifespan of 6-8 years.
	www.dogster.com /breeds/irish_wolfhound (234 words)

	Irish Wolfhound Puppies For Sale
		If you are a n Irish Wolfhound breeder you may place your Irish Wolfhound puppies for sale to find quality loving homes for your puppies.
		Irish Wolfhound breeders place your Irish Wolfhound puppies for sale to find a good home.
		If you are looking for an Irish Wolfhound puppy for sale but do not see one listed here then place an Irish Wolfhound puppy wanted ad.
	www.nextdaypets.com /directory/dogs/sale/1100147 (893 words)

	Irish Wolfhound
		Irish Wolfhounds, like all breeds, are subject to some genetic disorders and other health problems.
		Bone cancer (Osteosarcoma) is one of the most common cancers found in the Irish Wolfhound, usually occuring in the leg bones but can occur elsewhere.
		Heart failure is one of the major causes of death in the Irish Wolfhound.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /hounds/wolfhound_health.htm (1544 words)

	Irish Wolfhound at Doxette - The Right Dog Antiques and Collectibles
		Irish Wolfhound Dog 1941 Ole Larsen Irish Wolfhound dogs are oftentimes spoken of as the ''Great Dog of Ireland.'' They are the mascots for the Irish Guard.
		Irish Wolfhound Dog Puppies Pup Mom These Irish Wolfhound dogs are just adorable with one of the pups leaning on mom's head.
		Irish Wolfhound Dog Trotting Hand Painted This wonderful wood trotting Irish Wolfhound Dog dog is hand cut, hand painted and resin-coated, giving each piece the details that make them complete and measures approximately 3 1/2 inches high.
	www.tias.com /6298/InventoryPage/1208873/1.html (1232 words)

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