The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
IRISH WOLFHOUND

nile there is an impression that the
 sh Wolfhound, as a breed, is extinct,
 'h IS not the case, as is evidenced by
 existence of the Irish Wolfhound clubs England and Ireland, and that both
 English Kennel and American Ken
 cubs recognize and register them. AS
 pably less is known in the United
 tes of the Irish Wolfhound than any
 ter breed of dogs, it may not be amiss
 state it is one of the oldest breed of
 ss known to man. Father Hogan, in
 book. "The Irish Wolfhound." has ced this interesting animal with pains
 ing skill. He traces him back through
 n century, and states that in the year the Roman consul, Quintus Aurelius,
 seven immense Irish Wolfhounds to me to provide barbaric amusement in arena. The exact date when wolves
 anne extinct in Ireland is somewhat in lbt, though it is certain they existed in Wilder parts up to the latter half of eighteenth century, since which time popularity of this grand breed was
 the ware the Irish nobility and gentry
 ne having kept pure specimens of the lonal breed. About the year 1860 the ca appears to have reached its lowest though there were some breeders still In1ul in preserving their purity, in- |nlng Sir John Power of Kilfane. and Baker of Ballytobin castle At this |e captain Graham obtained the pick
 the best specimens extant and, unaid- worked hard to restore the Irish Wolf ma to his former position of king of dogs, and today the Irish Wolfhound [p, with it's select membership and large noer of magnificent specimens stands monument to his success in rescu-
 the breed from exterminaton.
 ne nrst pair of Irish Wolfhounds ever ported into America was brought over Gen. Roger Williams, owner of Rock |pd Kennels, Lexington, Ky.
 |hey were purchased from the Hon. |s Dlllon of Pudiccte House, Carlbury, Is., the daughter of an earl and an en- siastic breeder of Irish Wolfhounds, she o1fered him pair of the breed
 ecn trace their lineage back to the time Ithe old Irish kings. They arrived safe sound and were a magnificent ad- Eon for new blood. They have rather long, close hair, long | |erlng heads, with strong, heavy jaws, Ed with superb teeth and equipped with |s gnstenlng fangs, shaped very much large briars. The dog stands 33 mes nigh and weighs 120 pounds The |;h IS slightly smaller. Their legs are |g ana Keen; their muscles heavy; bar lapering; large heart and lung room: ,helr entire appearance denotes |ed, strength and courage. While they or great size and commanding appear Fe, thelr movements are easy and ac- F. Their bearded face and wild dare- eyes give one a wholesome warn nor to attempt familiarity on short Euaintance.
 ne scotch Deerllound is a descendant the Irish Wolfhound, though much aller and lighter than the latter. Add |lhe speed and grace of the Deerhound Frmous strength, great size, majestic |nlty and unbounded courage and yor |e some idea of the Irish Wolfhound. |ney possess great speed, running with iselc exerton; never exhibit a desire |lurk or hold back before seizine wban |y come up with their quarry They more or coursing and killing than bunting or trailing hound, and while Ilr powers of scent are by no means nigh order, they frequently use their res to, good advantage on a lost trail |ey invariably seize by the throat. mar |ous ability to hold coming. into play 1lr tenacious grip amounts to a ner |nency, being far in excess of any other nd, and is vertically the grip of death FIT size. and immense power render m, when aroused, a most formidable + dangerous antagonist to all biz game |, m Which they may be entered and lined.
 They combine the best chara of the large breeds of dogs, are gentle |cky, most faithful, gifted with q won- ful memory, and their almost human Diligence makes them a perfect com [non ana guard, especially to an un- Etected woman. They combine size with |cefulness, and, while courageous, are Ter quarrelsome. They extort admir- [pn from all, both by their Companion 2e disposition, their noble proportions
 majestic appearance
 With their cleanly habits and aristo- l tic mien they are essentially a gentle ms dog, and are especially adapted to Eurban and country homes. The moral 2ect or one upon place is equal to a Itchman They are easily trained to LOW horseback and little or no trouble the rider, as they never tire and can Pays be depended upon to take care themselves. Explicit reliance can be iced on these superb hounds and they invariably loved and valued as a fnd and companion by those rearing ] m.
 The illustration on this page of brace imported by the Rookwood Innels. is typical one, showing their In, long bodies, fine face and muscle |eir breeding is the best of imported Tod and no doubt has done much to prove the stock already in this coun- ! as MT. Williams writes me he has ced many in all parts of the coun- where the big game chase is enjoyed The Dachshunde