Irish Wolfhound Society
Come and join us for our Breed Celebration lunch on Thursday 11th June 2026
at the Royal Kennel Club, 10 Clarges Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8AB.
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The visit includes:
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Tea/coffee on arrival
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A visit to the Royal Kennel Club's unique library and a tour of the art gallery. A chance to see rare archive material about Irish Wolfhounds and a talk by a member of their knowledgeable heritage team.
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Pre lunch drink at the bar
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A 3-course set lunch in The Royal Kennel Club dining room, with a glass of wine, followed by tea/coffee and petit fours.
Places are limited. Please click the link below for further details or to reserve your place.
.......Newsflash 13th May 2025......
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The first breed specialist judges who are about to come through the Kennel Club’s new Judges Education Programme are almost there. This means that they are ready to be assessed by the Kennel Club in order to award CCs.
This is an important milestone for Irish wolfhounds as we need more specialists from within the breed to be augmenting the judging lists.
Whilst this is good news, the Kennel Club requires a minimum number of candidates for them to hold these assessments which means that there is now a delay. This is frustrating for those waiting so it is vitally important that those close to completing Level 3, do so.
Debbie Tebbutt, our Breed Education Coordinator also needs to know urgently any candidates who have already completed level 3 and consider themselves ready to progress.
She is happy to offer advice and support to any new, or existing, JEP judges.
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Please contact Debbie directly by using the email or link below:
Debbie Tebbutt IW BEC at debtebiwbec@gmail.com
Our Open Show, judged by Alex Paisey, was held on Sunday 26th January 2025.
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Results, photographs and critique are available on the 'Show Results' tab or by following the link below. Critique will follow soon
We've added new page to our website about buying an Irish Wolfhound puppy and why one of the most important choices you will make is the choice of breeder.
We have included advice on what to ask breeders, what they might ask you, what health checks should be carried out by the breeder, the importance of choosing a breeder who abides by the Code of Conduct, and who to contact if you want to find an ethical breeder.
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Click on the link below to go directly to the page.
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Heart screening is an initiative, coordinated by the Irish Wolfhound Health Group, that enables all Irish Wolfhound owners to access regular heart examinations at an affordable price, whilst also providing valuable information for ongoing research.
The screening is non-invasive and comprises a stethoscope examination, an ECG, and an ultrasound scan. The wolfhound is not shaved or sedated.
The three-part screening can identify heart disease before symptoms appear and, with early intervention and modern medication, the Wolfhound can live a long, happy, good-quality life.
Society members are strongly recommended that all hounds used for breeding take part annually in a heart testing programme approved by the Irish Wolfhound Society.
You can find details of sessions in your area and book a place by following the link below.