The Irish Wolfhound Club of America

Formed in 1926, the Irish Wolfhound Club of America is a member of the AKC established for the encouragement of breeding and maintaining a high standard of Irish Wolfhound. Its objects are to encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Irish Wolfhounds and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection, to guard against commercial exploitation of Irish Wolfhounds, to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the AKC as the only standard of excellence by which Irish Wolfhounds should be judged, to do all in its power to protect and advance the interest of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials, and to conduct sanctioned matches and specialty show under the rules of The AKC.

This is a great site with multitudes of information about Irish Wolfhounds. We highly recommend anyone interested in getting an Irish Wolfhound to thoroughly search and read the information obtainable from this site. They have everything from a brief history of the Irish Wolfhound, to frequently asked questions , and the breed standard.

The Irish Wolfhound Foundation

The Irish Wolfhound Foundation (IWF) was founded as a tax-exempt, non-profit charitable organization in 2002 by the IWCA after being bequeathed a large gift. 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. The mission of the IWF is facilitated by its officers and directors who serve on a strictly volunteer basis.

As Irish Wolfhound owners, we appreciate the services of this organization and everyone who donates time and money to help keep it running. The knowledge gained from breed specific studies is indispensable in the health of our hounds.

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The American Kennel Club

Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club (AKC) is a registry for purebred dogs that is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. The AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the right of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

Check out their site to see if you are ready for a dog , to find tips on being a responsible owner , to search local events in your area where you can meet other dog fanciers and watch or compete in a variety of sports, and much more.