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.
The Irish Wolfhound Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the welfare of the Irish Wolfhound. We conduct health studies, run health screening clinics at IW specialty shows and gatherings, disburse grants to IW-related research, sponsor educational seminars, and coordinate and fund rescue efforts.
The IWF was founded in 2002 through the efforts of Phillippa Crowe and other visionaries in the IW community. We are grateful to our founders and supporters for their dedication to our beloved Irish Wolfhound breed.
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Downloadable Pneumonia Protocol/Article Now Available
04/17/2021
The pneumonia protocol published in the Winter 2021 Harp and Hound and the pneumonia article published in the Autumn 2018 Harp and Hound are now available as a download on both the IWF and IWCA websites.
Covid Help Available
11/04/2020
The IWF stands ready to assist Irish Wolfhound owners who may be temporarily struggling financially with payments towards dog food or vet bills, in the interest of keeping much loved Wolfhounds in their homes and out of rescue.
Satellite Cardiac Clinics
11/04/2020
While the IWF normally conducts heart screening clinics at specialty shows, that has been difficult with so many being cancelled. Several groups and individuals have stepped forward and offered to host "satellite" clinics to make obtaining EKGs more readily accessible, with the support of the IWF.
Heart Studies Completed
11/04/2020
Two IWF-supported heart studies were completed and papers published.