Other breed-specific considerations
Breed: Irish Wolfhound
Breeds in this Condition
HSP Test-Specific Data
Irish Wolfhound Club of America
Puppies should be screened for liver shunt (also called portosystemic shunt, or PSS) before going to their new homes. PSS testing is a simple blood test can be done by the breeder's regular veterinarian.
vWD and thyroid screening can be done - these conditions occur in some IWs
Finnish Irish Wolfhound Association
The Kennel Club
Federation of Irish Wolfhound Clubs
See participating clubs: http://www.fiwc.club/main/en/en_links.html