This Special Limited Edition provides a look at the Wolfhound's fascinating origins in Ireland and beyond, plus an excellent concise history of the breed's development in the United States written by breed expert Gretchen Bernardi. Comprehensive in every way, this guide includes chapters on the Wolfhound's characteristics, breed standard, puppy selection and care, everyday maintenance, including feeding, grooming, conditioning and exercise, house-training and obedience lessons. Dr. Lowell Ackerman, well-known Harvard lecturer and veterinarian, has provided an excellent, up-to-date chapter on preventive healthcare that advises owners on selecting a qualified veterinarian, controlling parasites, vaccinations and infectious diseases and more.