Devoted to the health and welfare of Irish Wolfhounds
About us
The Irish Wolfhound Health Group (IWHG) is a UK body comprising representatives from each of the breed clubs: the Irish Wolfhound Club, the Irish Wolfhound Society and the Irish Wolfhound Club of Northern Ireland. It was established in 2004 specifically to look at health issues in a unified way.
The purpose of the Group is to monitor and promote the health and welfare of the breed, to educate and inform, and to be a united breed voice in all matters relating to health issues. The Group is also in a strong position to lobby, in conjunction with the breed bodies, on Kennel Club or legislative issues that may affect the future integrity and reputation of the breed.
The Group is not responsible for rescue activities, as these are already well organised and taken care of by the clubs (see Links), but rescue hounds and pet owners are entitled and encouraged to take part in any research or health programmes available to the breed.
The IWHG is your Group, and is there for the benefit of the whole breed. It is about the open exchange of information, and the Group wants to hear from you. If you would like to talk to us, please contact the Secretary, Tim Finney.
The Group members are:
Chairman: Mr Peter Pask
Secretary: Mr Tim Finney
Treasurer: Ms Rebecca Peek
Mr Noel Box
Mrs Miranda Brace
Mrs Marrion Finney
Mr Dave Howe
Mrs Jean Malley
Mrs Caroline Sheppard
Ms Jean Timmins
