The Resurrection of the Irish Wolfhound

By Amy Fernandez

Illustrated with a selection of historical photos and engravings, and modern pictures.

A short, well-written, detailed, and referenced history of the origins of today’s Irish Wolfhound. This book details the breeding activities of the nineteenth century during which two men, in particular, strove to re-create what was, by the beginning of the 1800s, regarded as an extinct breed. It provides an excellent introduction to the modern history of this “ancient” breed originally developed at a time when Ireland was home to a population of wild wolves.

Author, Amy Fernandez, is a multi-award-winning dog writer, author, and journalist.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Puppy Care Education
• Release date: May 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781922187055

Amy Fernandez

Amy Fernandez acquired her first Chinese Crested in 1981. In the past 27 years, her Razzmatazz kennel has produced six generations of champions. She is president of the Xoloitzcuintli Club of America, and has edited the official club newsletter, The Xolo News since 1986. In 2003, she had the honor of judging the Mexican Xolo Specialty in Tijuana. Amy is a member of the World Dog Press, and past president of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA). She is a feature writer for Dog World, the AKC Gazette, Popular Dogs, Dogs in Review, and Top Notch Toys. In 2003 her book Dog Breeding As A Fine Art was the overall winner of the DWAA writing competition. Her writing has also won the Elsworth Howell award, the Robert Cole award, and the PAW Arthur Award. She is the author of Dog Grooming-A Short History (2009, Puppy Care Education), Operations Manual for the Xoloitzcuintli (2009, Puppy Care Education), Operations Manual for the Chinese Crested (2009, Puppy Care Education), The Xoloitzcuintli Handbook (1999), Hairless Dogs-The Naked Truth. (2000), The Chihuahua Bible (Barrons), The Poodle (TFH), The Maltese (TFH), Training Your Dachshund (Barrons) and The Xoloitzcuintli (Kennel Club Books). Her dog paintings have received awards from the Society of Illustrators, The Pastel Society of America, The Art Show at the Dog Show, and can be found in the Dog Museum of America. Samples of her artwork can be viewed online at www.Amyfernandez.net.

Book preview

cover.jpg

www.puppycareeducation.com.au

This book is copyright © Amy Fernandez 2013

Designed by S Bush

Cover design ©2013 S Bush

Cover photo and other photos: Hutchinson’s Popular and Illustrated Dog Encyclopaedia, other images © photographers as credited

This Edition published in 2013 by Puppy Care Education

Published by Puppy Care education at Smashwords

All rights reserved

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-922187-05-5

Disclaimer:

No information in this book is given as, or intended to be taken as, medical advice for your puppy or dog. Only a veterinarian who has examined your dog is qualified to give advice about the medical health care of your puppy or dog.

Reminder:

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review or article, without written permission from the author or publisher.

Copyright:

This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be resold or given away to other people.

The Resurrection of the Irish Wolfhound

by Amy Fernandez

Contents

Cover Image:

Resurrecting the Irish Wolfhound

Sources

About the Author

Other books from Puppy Care Education

Cover Image:

Image and text reproduced from Hutchinson’s Dog Encyclopaedia

(Original photo credit Yorkshire Post)

Bruce of Raikeshill"

This dog, son of Gelert of Raikeshill, is a grandson of Ch. Patrick of Iford. He is seen here with one of Mrs. Knox’s kennel-maids. No wonder Irish Wolfhounds are a good insurance against burglars."

Resurrecting the Irish Wolfhound

img1.jpg

A major focus of nineteenth-century dog breeding was an ambition to promote national breeds. This laudable desire came with a few snags. Many of these breeds predated the nations they were meant to represent. For instance, Germany is cited as the birthplace of many breeds that were actually produced in small states and principalities that had disappeared long before and that predated the existence