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Here are a few recommendations on books about the breed as well as IW-friendly training methods, behavior, medical and general dog information, and some other great dog books.

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	The Irish Wolfhound: Symbol of Celtic Splendor by Mary McBryde - US edition, Out Of Print. Hardcover, 1998. A beautifully illustrated book, lots of photos, most in color. In addition to breed history, there are chapters on living with Wolfhounds, choosing a Wolfhound, care and training, activities, health care, and some notable kennels here and overseas.
	The Magnificent Irish Wolfhound (A Ringpress Dog Book of Distinction) by Mary McBryde. This is the UK edition of The Irish Wolfhound: Symbol of Celtic Splendor. Different cover, but has the same inside contents, and available at a reasonable cost.
	The Irish Wolfhound Guide by Alfred DeQuoy - Out Of Print. Third Revised Edition. Hardcover. 1987. Written by the breed's renowned statistician, this book has extensive data on the breed, genetics, the Irish Wolfhound Standard of Excellence, advice on raising, care and feeding, and chapters on obedience, coursing, hunting and show competition. Also included are appendices of registration data, the IW in literature, and a list of Irish names. Illustrated with charts and photographs.
	The New Complete Irish Wolfhound by Joel Samaha - Out Of Print. Hardcover, 1991. This book covers the Irish Wolfhound from its beginnings to modern times. Heavily illustrated - photos on just about every other page. Other chapters discuss the breed standard, the Irish Wolfhound puppy, feeding and training, and a brief overview of the breed in obedience, coursing and conformation.
		You And Your Irish Wolfhound by John A. K. Donovan - Out Of Print. Hardcover, 1975. The Irish Wolfhound: Great Symbol of Ireland by John A. K. Donovan - Out Of Print. This is the second of John Donovan's books about the breed - Hardcover. 1986. Line drawings by Anne Donovan and reproductions from the Book of Kells by the author.
	Gazehounds & Coursing - The History, Art and Sport of Hunting With Sighthounds by M. H. Dutch Salmon. Hardcover, 1999 (2nd edition). This revised and expanded edition covers all the AKC sighthound breeds, plus the coldbloods, staghounds, coyote hounds, lurchers, etc. Join the author on hunts for jackrabbits, coyotes, fox, and cottontails with a variety of purebred and mixed-breed hounds.
	Gazehounds: The Search for Truth by Constance O. Miller. Paperback, 1988. This book is based on the great series of articles the author wrote for Gazehound Magazine from 1976 to 1980. The history and evolution of the sighthound breeds, historical information on the development of the breeds prior to the 20th century.

Irish Wolfhounds respond best to POSITIVE teaching methods. Some good choices:

	The Power of Positive Dog Training by Pat Miller. Paperback, 2001. Explains how and why purely positive training works, geared toward the dog owner who wants to develop a relationship with their dog based on friendship and positive reinforcement, not fear and punishment. 30 chapters with instructive illustrations, including an easy-to-follow, step-by-step, six-week basic training program (with diary) for any dog.
	Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs by Karen Pryor Paperback, 2002. Expanded edition. If you are curious about clicker training and want to give it a try, Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs is the place to begin.
	Clicker Training For Obedience: Shaping Top Performance - Positively by Morgan Spector. Paperback, 2006. A great book! A step by step guide to applying clicker training to obedience exercises from Novice through Utility - detailed and thorough.
	Don't Shoot the Dog! The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor. Paperback, revised edition, 1999. Heard about clicker training? Read more about it. A definite user-friendly method! (Your dog will love it.)
	Click for Joy! Questions and Answers from Clicker Trainers and Their Dogs by Melissa C. Alexander. Paperback, 2003. For experienced trainers and newcomers alike, clear and accurate answers to over one hundred commonly asked questions about clicker training in one essential reference.

The Dog In Art:

	Dog Painting: A Social History of the Dog in Art by William Secord. Hardcover, 2009. The latest by William Secord, in which he traces the evolution of some fifty breeds, ranging from depictions of hounds and sporting dogs in the field to Victorian portraits of pampered pets and highly-bred favorites. It is also an invaluable reference work about the many superb painters who specialized in dog painting, providing an essential index for art historians, dealers and galleries requiring a directory of names and examples of the exponents of this popular genre.
	Best in Show: The Dog in Art from the Renaissance to Today by Peter Bowron, Carolyn Rose Rebbert (Author), Robert Rosenblum (Author), William Secord (Author). Hardcover, 2006. This beautifully produced book features sixty works by illustrious artists as well as four fascinating essays by distinguished scholars who discuss the dog in the context of the art of the 16th through the 21st centuries; examine the purebred and how breeds have developed and changed over the years; and outline the results of scientific inquiry over the centuries regarding the nature of dogs.
	Dog Painting 1840 - 1940 by William Secord. Hardcover, 2003. This popular book traces the development of pure-bred dogs and examines why they have become so popular. It is full of charming anecdotes about dog lovers such as Queen Victoria and the great American collector Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge.
	Dog Painting--The European Breeds by William Secord. Hardcover, 2000. An historical overview of the extraordinary paintings created in nineteenth century Europe with over 550 dog paintings illustrated in colour. The book contains information about the characteristically European breeds and details of all the important 19th century artists working in the genre.
	The Artful Dog: Canines from The Metropolitan Museum of Art by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hardcover, 2006. Loyal dogs have always been by the side of great artists. In this celebration they are front and center. The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents masterpieces of dog-centric art. Each is accompanied by prose or poetry from some of the world s great writers, humorists, and thinkers. This giftable collection is as delightful as its canine subject.
	Dog: A Dog's Life in Art and Literature by Iain Zaczek. Hardcover, 2000. Looking across art history at exceptional paintings, drawings, and sculptures from around the world, the book shows our four-legged friends and faithful companions at work, at play, and at rest. Excerpts of relevant prose and poetry are included, chronicling the infinite facets of doghood.

More Books to Browse:

	From Hoofbeats to Dogsteps: A Life of Listening to and Learning from Animals by Rachel Page Elliot. Paperback, 2008.
	The Mightiest Heart by Lynn Cullen. Illustrated by Laurel Long. Hardcover, 1998. Based on the legend of Llywelyn, a thirteenth-century Welsh prince, and his loyal hound, Gelert, this story and the beautiful illustrations will touch your heart. Reading level ages 4-8, but all ages will enjoy.
	The Dog Who Loved Too Much; Tales, Treatments, and the Psychology of Dogs by Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, MRCVS. Hardcover. 1996. Dr. Dodman is a professor of behavioral pharmacology at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and also Director of its Behavior Clinic, and is an internationally known expert on domestic animal behavior and animal psychology. But this book isn't a dry text; he writes conversationally of dogs with behavior problems - thunderstorm phobias, aggression, shyness, separation anxiety, to name just a few - and of the owners that come to him for help. There are insights here for every dog owner.
	Dogs Never Lie About Love: Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs. by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson. Hardcover. 1997. A psychoanalyst by profession, the author blends his serious observations on dog behavior with a light-hearted and emotional style of writing that is easy to read. He has drawn also from myths, literature, scientific studies and stories and observations from trainers and others.
	Basic Homeopathy for Beast... And Man: Simple, Safe, and Effective Treatments for Everyday Ailments by Ilse Garriss, MS, DI Hom, RH. Softcover, spiral bound. 1997. Many of us were introduced to homeopathy by means of a little book produced many years ago by IWANE member Ilse Garriss. Now, Howln Moon Press has published her totally revised and greatly expanded version, which greatly improves upon the original in its straightforward explanations and ease of use.
		The Complete Dog Book by The American Kennel Club - 20th Edition. Hardcover. 2006. The photograph, history, and official standard of every breed admitted to AKC registration, and the selection, training, breeding, care, and feeding of pure-bred dogs. The Complete Dog Book For Kids by The American Kennel Club. Paperback, 1996. Reading level ages 9-12 yrs.
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