Welcome to The Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound association
We are dedicated to educating the public and promoting the Irish Wolfhound throughout the Great Lakes region. On this website, you will find information about the breed, photos and videos of our members' dogs, match results, newsletter articles, rescue contacts, recent achievements, and much more.
If you share your life with Irish Wolfhounds - or simply have a deep passion for the breed - but don't have a community, you are in the right place. We are a growing, devoted family committed to Irish Wolfhound stewardship, friendship, and knowledge. Whether your Wolfhounds are show dogs or beloved companions, they are family forever. Click Members and join us on this incredible journey!
The Irish Wolfhound Club of America (IWCA), the only national breed club recognized by the AKC, serves as GLIWA’s Parent club. The IWCA’s informative video offers an excellent overview of the Irish Wolfhound breed ,past and present.
Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association (GLIWA)
GLIWA exists to promote and protect the welfare of the breed of dog known as the Irish Wolfhound. We foster and perpetuate an interest and knowledge about the Irish wolfhound among the general public and especially among the residents of the Northern Midwestern United States.
The breed
The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog (canis lupus familiaris), specifically a sighthound. The name originates from its purpose (wolf hunting) rather than from its appearance. Irish Wolfhounds are among the tallest dog breeds. They have a swift pace and very keen eyesight and a rough coat, a long head, and a long, muscular neck. They have a greyhound-shaped body, but larger with heavier bone. They average around 34” at the whithers…more
Breed standard
The Irish Wolfhound Standard of Excellence and Points in Order of Merit. Rough coated and tall - 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…more
Breeder Registry
Breeding standards and contact information for some local Midwest breeders. Great Lakes Irish Wolfhound Association subscribes to the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, Inc. standard of behavior for breeders. The purpose of breeding Irish Wolfhounds is to bring the Breed Standard to life. One should never breed for personal profit or commercial exploitation of the breed…more
