About the Irish Wolfhound Association of the West Coast
The Irish Wolfhound Association of the West Coast was organized in the late fall of 1940 by a small group of Irish Wolfhound owners for the purpose of promoting the breed and acquainting the public with their grand qualities. Officers were chosen, a set of rules and by-laws (modeled after those of the Irish Wolfhound Club of America) were drawn up, and the group petitioned the parent club for membership and permission to hold its first annual specialty show.
Our mission
The Irish Wolfhound Association of the West Coast is committed to the welfare, protection, and guardianship of Irish wolfhounds, and to the preservation of the breed as defined by the American Kennel Club standard. Informing and educating our members about Irish wolfhound health, training, medical care, and general well-being are paramount missions of the Association.
Another objective of the Association is encouragement of sportmanlike competition at dogs shows, obedience and field trials, and matches under the rules of the American Kennel Club. We encourage participation in canine good citizenship, companion, and therapy dog activities. We maintain an active Rescue program for abused, surrendered, or abandoned Irish Wolfhounds.