Irish Wolfhounds - Health Issues
Irish Wolfhounds are prone to some health problems. Heart failure is among the most frequent causes of death in Irish Wolfhounds. Bone cancer, bloat, Von Wilebrand's disease, kidney disease and hip dysplasia are to be watched out in the breed. Some of these diseases are connected with the rapid growth of these dogs.
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Irish Wolfhounds are sensitive to anaesthesia. They can also experience some conditions typical of all dogs, such as fleas, worms, skin problems and different kinds of trauma. Irish Wolfhounds - Adopting a Dog
If you are thinking of adopting an Irish Wolfhound, you should undertake the following steps: complete an adoption application, meet a rescue representative and set an appointment to visit Irish Wolfhounds available for adoption. If you have a fenced yard and enough time to devote to your new pet, you may be chosen as an adopter. The major aim is to place a rescue dog in a loving home where the dog will be properly cared for. Rescue volunteers take the responsibility to investigate the adopter's environment and background. The applicant should be able to demonstrate that the dog will have comfortable surroundings. Each dog should be placed in the home that is best suited.
The health and temperament of each rescue Irish Wolfhound is evaluated before placement. All rescue dogs are spayed or neutered. If the placement does not work out for any reason, adoptive owners should return Irish Wolfhounds to the resue.
Irish Wolfhounds - Clubs Links
Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association - Club and membership information, rescue, education and activities, merchandise, photo gallery.
Irish Wolfhound Association of the Delaware Valley - Breed information; club events; show results and photographs.
Irish Wolfhound Association of the Mid-South - Aims of the Association, events, membership and rescue information, newsletter.
Irish Wolfhound Club - UK breed club. Club news, membership details, events, show results, code of conduct and contacts.
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Irish Wolfhound Club of America - Irish Wolfhound information, breed and rescue contacts by state, event information, judges' education, and national specialty results.
Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada - Breed history and characteristics, events, show results, rescue information, membership details, photo gallery, FAQ, owners' and breeders' guidelines.
Irish Wolfhound Club of Denmark - Partly in English. History of the breed in Denmark, show information, details of breeders and litter announcements.
Irish Wolfhound Club, South Africa - Membership details, events diary, show results and merchandise.
Irish Wolfhound Clubs in Australia - Joint site for five Australian breed Clubs. General care tips, reading list, breed information, show results, FAQS, contacts, bibliography.
Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club - Club and membership details, events, lure coursing, rescue information, news.
Rocky Mountain Irish Wolfhound Association - Newsletter, calendar, rescue information, membership details.
The Irish Wolfhound Club, Switzerland - Club information and news, breed standard, information on living with the breed, show results, breeders, photographs and merchandise.
Unofficial Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club - Club and membership information, breed standard, FAQ, events archive, rescue contacts.
Wolfhounds in Ireland - Breed history and standard, information on health issues, nutrition, training, breeding and showing.
Irish Wolfhounds - Rescue Links
Irish Wolfhound Rescue In Florida - Information on adoption and transportation of rescued Irish Wolfhounds.
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Irish Wolfhounds - General Information Links
AKC Standard - Contains standard appearance and temperament of the breed.
Irish Wolfhound Pedigrees - Database of Irish Wolfhound pedigrees from around the world.
Irish Wolfhound Seizure Study - An ongoing study of Irish Wolfhounds affected with seizures, categorizing of these seizures and addressing problems in their maintenance.
The Irish Wolfhound Foundation - Promotes the appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of Irish Wolfhounds by raising and allocating funds for research, education, and rescue. Information on health studies, rescue and education. Donations and gift shop.
Irish Wolfhound World - Russian site in English. Breed history and standard, FAQ on Wolfhounds, and links to Russian breeders.
Irish Wolfhounds in Denmark - Breed standard, books, show information, breeders and photographs.
Mangialupi Irish Wolfhounds and Russian Terriers - Breed standard and history, kennel history. Photographs and pedigrees, information on showing and coursing. Italian site, in English.
The Irish Wolfhound - Poems, art, stamps, postcards and cigarette cards relating to Irish wolfhounds. Links to international Irish Wolfhound clubs.
The Irish Wolfhound Internet Trust - Supports research and rescue initiatives. Merchandise. Details of past projects, contacts and mailing lists.
