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List of Points in Order of Merit
- Typical. The Irish Wolfhound is a rough-
coated Greyhound-like breed, the tallest of the coursing hounds and
remarkable in combining power and swiftness.
- Great size and commanding appearance.
- Movements easy and active.
- Head, long and level, carried high.
- Forelegs, heavily boned, quite straight;
elbows well set under.
- Thighs long and muscular; second thighs, well
muscled, stifles nicely bent.
- Coat, rough and hard, especially wiry and long
over eyes and under jaw.
- Body, long, well-ribbed up, with ribs well
sprung, and great breadth across hips.
- Loins arched, belly well drawn up.
- Ears, small, with Greyhound-like carriage.
- Feet, moderately large and round; toes, close,
well arched.
- Neck, long, well arched and very strong.
- Chest, very deep, moderately broad.
- Shoulders, muscular, set sloping.
- Tail, long and slightly curved.
- Eyes, dark.
Note: The above in no way
alters the "Standard of Excellence," which must in all cases
be rigidly adhered to; they simply give the various points in order of
merit. If in any case they appear at variance with Standard of
Excellence, it is the latter which is correct.
Approved September 12, 1950
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