In Search of the Irish Wolfhound

About this book

The first of its kind, In Search of the Irish Wolfhound, takes a real in-depth look into the history and origins of the Irish wolfhound.

Owen Dickey details his research into the origins of one of his favourite dog breeds and recounts stories of its loyalty, courage, and devotion. He answers the common questions and misconceptions related to the breed and whether the modern dog is the original breed revived or a more modern creation. The book features chapters which focus on the myths and legends and a description of the most important personages associated with the wolfdog from the third century to the nineteenth. Owen furthers his research, using only contemporary sources, both literary and artistic, to answer what the Irish wolfdog looked like in the past.

Dickey leaves no stone unturned in In Search of the Irish Wolfhound. He takes a closer look into the legendary ancestors of the Irish wolfhound, one of the most famous dog breeds of the Middle Ages, and their equally legendary reputation as guard and hunting dogs.

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Biography

A dog lover all his life, Owen Dickey's earliest memory is of his father bringing home a corgi pup when he was two years old. He is especially fond of breeds native to Britain and Ireland, several of which he has carried out extensive research on. In Search of the Irish Wolfhound is Owen's first book with Troubador Publishing. He lives in Northern Ireland.