| Below is a list of books written about the Irish
Wolfhound as a breed and where to obtain them. Every responsible owner
should have 1 or 2, at the very least.
The New Complete Irish Wolfhound, by Joel Samaha, and The
Irish Wolfhound Guide, by Alfred DeQuoy, are absolute essentials.
 The
Irish Wolfhound: Symbol of Celtic Splendor (May 1998)
by Mary McBryde
This is the newest work on IW, already out of print. A few copies are left
from the IW Club of America.
 The New
Complete Irish Wolfhound (April 1991)
by Joel Samaha
Traces the development and history of the breed from prehistoric to present;
discusses the breed standard, covers things like 'type' and gait; discusses
finding, raising, training, and enjoying your IW; also covers showing in
conformation, obedience, and lure coursing. I think it's a must-have, sort
of foundation book.
The following books are available from Aeroglen (The Supply Source for
your Hound), Box 112, Hailey, ID 83333:
- The Irish Wolfhound - A Collection of Photographs and Pedigrees,
by Elizabeth Murphy
(Ireland and UK 1950-1990), a beautiful book, $59.00.
- Raising, Showing, and Breeding the Irish Wolfhound, 2nd Ed., by
Elizabeth Murphy (1995)
Filled with information specific to the IW, with excellent general
information (nutrition, health, behavior, etc.) - covers everything from
bleeding tails to bloat to hygromas. Great photos, illustrations, and
charts. In my opinion, the most practical and substantive in terms of
answering questions that may come up as you raise your IW, $38.00.
- The Irish Wolfhound, by Phyllis Gardner (1920's)
Reproduced in 1981 by Elizabeth Murphy. A lovely historical overview of
the breed up through the 1920's, with over 100 beautiful woodcuts by the
Gardner sisters. A lovely book for your collection, $19.50.
The following (and many more dog and cat books) are available from Direct
Book Service (Dog and Cat Book Catalog) at
http://www.dogwise.com:
- The Irish Wolfhound, Great Symbol of Ireland, by John Donovan
(1986)
Focuses on the IW as an important part of Ireland's history and culture.
Beautiful book, $24.95.
- The Best of the First 10 Years of the Irish Wolfhound Quarterly,
Hoflin Publishing
A compilation of excellent articles, interviews, etc., from the Irish
Wolfhound Quarterly from 1979 - 1988. An excellent resource! $54.95.
- AKC Breed Video, $35.00.
The following books by Alfred DeQuoy (sorry..looking for a source, will
post when I find one)
- The Irish Wolfhound Guide, $45.00
- The Irish Wolfhound in Competition, $30.00
- The Irish Wolfhound Saga (Parts 1 " 2), $105.00
- Modern Wolf and Wolfhound Skeletons, $30.00
The following books are available through the Irish Wolfhound Club of
America, 8855 US Route 40, New Carlisle, OH 45344:
- The Irish Wolfhound, by Capt. Graham, and The Irish Wolfdog
by Father Hogan
Combined in one hardbound volume and reprinted for the IWCA, $22.50 plus
10% postage and handling.
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