IWF Focus April 25

Spring, 2003 Volume 1 Number 2 Focus The Irish Wolfhound Foundation, Inc.

The Irish Wolfhound Foundation is bringing a number of events to this year’s IWCA Specialty. In this issue...... ♦ The Lifetime Cardiac Study EKG and blood pressure monitoring will be available all four days at the show site, from 10:00 to 2:00, in the Health Tent just outside the show ring. This year, we will Specialty Events 1 build on our knowledge of blood pressure and its relationship to kidney function by conducting Health & Research urinalyses of IWs at the show site. This, too, is a free service for all IWs enrolled and actively Bridget’s Holter Diary 2 participating in this groundbreaking study. Hounds Who Have Helped 3 Pneumonia & PCD 3 ♦ On Wednesday, May 7, Drs. Petra Jakobs and Janice M. Bright, two researchers whose projects The IW Osteo Study 3 focus on Irish Wolfhound cardiac disease, will give an informal Lunchtime Lecture at the show The Gift Shop/Auction 3 site. Dr. Jakobs is Research Assistant Professor of Medicine/Cardiology at OHSU, where her research on mapping the gene for dilated cardiomyopathy in Irish Wolfhounds is funded by the Financial Report 3 National Institute of Health. Dr. Bright is well-known to Rocky Mountain IWs and their owners, The Irish & Their Hounds for she has performed EKGs at many RMIWA events. Dr. Bright is a Professor of Veterinary The Dog of Aughrim 4 Medicine at Colorado State University, and published an article detailing normal blood pressure Foundation Donors 5 values in Irish Wolfhounds in the November 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Animal The Harrison Sisters Hospital Association. She also worked with Dr. Neil Harpster at the 2000 IWCA Specialty. Dreamers of Dreams 6 Currently Dr. Bright is focusing her attention on the efficacy of digoxin as sole means of rate IWF Calendar 8 control in IWs with Lone Atrial Fibrillation. Both these researchers will be available to answer your questions, and we’ll have heart-healthy fruit and oatmeal cookies to snack on. The Irish Wolfhound ♦ Wednesday evening, April 7, at the Springfield Holiday Inn (Show Headquarters), Rhonda Hovan, Foundation, Inc. an award-winning canine author and Golden Retriever breeder-judge will present “Managing Officers & Directors Complex Genetic Traits By Utilizing Vertical Pedigrees.” Her presentation details strategies which work when assessing breeding stock while Dr. Bright will discuss inherited heart disease President ...... Michael D. Fullwood in dogs, and Dr. Jakobs will go over the basics of genetics, gene mapping, and linkage analysis. Vice-President ...... Samuel E. Ewing 3rd Don’t worry about missing dinner—we’ll have pizza for every- Secretary ...... Jean A. Minnier body, and a cash bar will be available as well. Treasurer ...... Peter R. Van Brunt Director ...... Mariellen Dentino ♦ Friday, May 9, from 3:00 until 8:00 PM. at the Holiday Inn, Dr. Director ...... Marcella Gran Anne Gemensky, board certified veterinary opthamologist from Director ...... Thomas Powers Director ...... Richard A. Staudt OSU, will be conducting our first IW C.E.R.F Clinic; all hounds Director ...... Kathy Wilson who pass this exam are eligible for inclusion in the C.E.R.F. database. We know there are several eye disorders which exist in IWs, including juvenile cataracts, hereditary Horner’s Syn- The Irish Wolfhound Foundation drome, and PRA, but as caretakers of our breed we need to know what the incidence and severity of these problems are before we Focus can successfully overcome them. The opthamologists’s fee for Kathy Wilson, Editor this exam is $20. 2187 Winchester Rd. Delaplane, VA 20144 ♦ At the showgrounds on Friday, Dr. Henry Greene, Purdue Uni- [email protected] versity, will be perform echocardiograms on IWs whose EKGs (540) 592-3705 indicate rhythm abnormalities. There will be no charge for the Meet Foundation President echo. Mike Fullwood at the Specialty! Focus is a quarterly publication of The Irish Wolfhound Foundation, Inc. No At the IWCA Annual General Meeting, held Thursday at the con- portion of this newsletter may be re- clusion of judging, Mr. Michael D. Fullwood, President of The Irish Wolfhound Foundation, will printed without the express permission address the assembled IWCA members. He’ll be happy to answer your questions and is looking of the editor. forward to getting to know Club members and their hounds. 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678

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2 The Irish Wolfhound Foundation Honors and Thanks the Special Hounds Who Have Participated in the Osteosarcoma Treatment Study. Cassanova Clare Cooper Darby Houlihan Ira Kells Malarky Molly Riley Sarah Shamus Shannon Shiloh Sula Teal

IW Pneumonia & Primary Ciliary Dyskenesia

Cilia are tiny hair-like protrusions or prophylactic therapy (antibiotics). fected), are needed. Also needed are blood whose wave-like motion propels dust and Though infertility is a problem samples from IWs who have been diagnosed foreign particles away from the lungs and in many affected animals, the disease can with so-called “IW rhinitis,” or are suspected nasal cavities. Cilia carry out important be produced by breeding phenotypically of having IWR. Samples from IWs with re- functions in the lungs by clearing away se- normal animals. Breeders should give curring pneumonia will also be of interest. cretions, inhaled particles, and infectious careful consideration to using dogs for If your IW falls into one of these agents. The term ‘primary ciliary breeding when an immediate relative has categories, please contact dyskenesia’ refers to cilia which move in- been diagnosed with ciliary dyskinesia. effectively. Individuals affected by this dis- In the US, Dr. Margaret Casal at Dr. Margret Casal ease present with chronic recurring respi- the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Section of Medical Genetics ratory infections. A definitive diagnosis re- School, Section of Medical Genetics, in School of Veterinary Medicine quires that a biopsy of nasal or tracheal mu- conjunction with colleagues in Zurich, University of Pennsylvania cosa be examined under an electron micro- Switzerland, is conducting a study explor- 3900 Delancey St. scope; a genetic basis for this disease is being the actual mechanism of PCD through Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010 ing examined at this time. electron microscopy. Her goals are to de- Ciliary dyskenesia itself cannot be fine the condition, create a more defini- or in Europe treated. The majority of affected animals tive diagnosis procedure, and to look for Dr. Iris Reichler harbor bacterial infections, which can be a possible diagnostic blood test and/or Dept. of Small Animal Reproduction treated with appropriate antibiotics. Long- DNA markers. Blood samples from IWs hi Winterhurerstrasse 260 term prognosis in canines is guarded, al- affected (or suspected of being affected) CH-8057 Zurich though some animals have been maintained with PCD, their parents and littermates Switzerland for over five years with intermittent therapy (whether or not they are themselves af-

Foundation Financial Report The Foundation Gift Shop Is 1/1/03 Through 3/31/03 Open for Business!

INCOME Shopping at the Specialty will be better and easier than TOTAL General Fund 50,870.00 ever this year! The Gift Shop will be open daily at the showgrounds from 10 a.m. ‘til 2 p.m., and there will be shop- TOTAL Rescue Fund 175.00 ping in conjunction with evening events scheduled at the Holi- day Inn. The Gift Shop at the Inn will open at 5:30 p.m.so plan TOTAL Research Fund to come early for the dinners. While you’re there, be sure to 53,705.14 preview all the exciting items coming up for bid in Friday’s Auc- tion. If weather at the showsite is too inclement, the Gift Shop TOTAL INCOME 104,550.14 will move it’s daily operations to the Holiday Inn until the weather improves. EXPENSES This year’s auction once again features Randy Valenti TOTAL General Expenses as our auctioneer. Everyone is invited to come and share in the -3326.87 fun on Friday evening at the Holiday Inn. Even if you’re not

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12 12 TOTAL Research Expense -5,067.07 ing items for the auction or would like to pick up items which 12

12 you’ve pre-ordered, please do so at the Holiday Inn.

12 12 If you’re unable to attend the specialty, please visit the 12 TOTAL EXPENSES -8,393.94 12 Gift Shop’s website at irishwolfhoundfoundationgiftshop.org. In addition, the Foundation has a toll-free telephone number for OVERALL TOTAL 96,150.20 catalog ordering. Whatever you purchase, please remember— the hounds thank you! 3 1 12

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FFierceierce 1 Whenhen 12 Provokedrovoked by Micheale A. mac Gorman Ancient artifacts and records show that Raid of Cooley. A remarkable warrior, Irish officer, believed to be a Fitzgerald. This the modem Irish wolfhound descends from Cuchulainn became possessed when con- officer had taken his wolfhound with him the Celtic battle hound, a dog both admired fronting an enemy, altering his appearance to Aughrim. The following contemporary for its courage and feared by Celtic enemies dramatically, in a phenomenon called a ‘war- account is by a Reverend Story, a Williamite for its ferocity. The Gundestrop Cauldron spasm.' This rage before battle turned Chaplain and witness to the battle. (a Celtic cup found in a Danish swamp Cuchulainn into an otherworldly creature, “There is," observed the English Chap- where it was thrown as a votary offering one descriptions of which are strongly reminis- lain, "a true and remarkable story of a grey- or two centuries before the birth of Christ) cent of a rabid dog. hound (wolfhound) belonging to an Irish Of- clearly depicts a large hound standing watch Unfortunately, the Celts and early Irish ficer, the gentleman was killed and stripped with his warrior master as he waits to do did not record their history in written form, in the battle, whose body the hound re- battle with ancient gods. Many other Celtic and much of the Bardic tradition of passing mained by night and day and ‘tho he fed on artifacts, particularly silversmithed shields, history from generation to generation was other corpses with the rest of the dogs yet swords, and battle irons, feature a wolf- lost when the British outlawed the use of he would not allow them or anything else hound-like dog posed to strike. There is sig- the Irish language. The full history of the to touch his master. When all the corpses nificant anecdotal evidence that, while the function of the wolfhound was lost with the were consumed the other dogs departed, but, wolfhound was certainly prized for its hunt- majority of early Irish history. More recent this dog used to go in the night to adjacent ing abilities, its primary original purpose was records indicate the use of hounds in battle villages for food, and presently return again that of a comrade in battle for Celtic war- in Ireland right up to the Battle of Aughrim, to the place where his master’s bones were riors. It is an ancient breed, originally used the last great decisive battle fought on Irish only then left, till January following, when in battle as guardian of the foot warrior. soil, which took place in 1691. After the one of the Col. Foulkes soldiers being quar- The ancient Irish word for hound is battle, between Irish forces supporting King tered nigh hand, and going that way by “Cu.” The fact that Irish warriors and kings James II and the armies of William of Or- chance, the dog fearing he come to disturb often placed "Cu" in front of their names as ange who had supplanted James on the Brit- his master’s bones flew upon the soldier a way to indicate their bravery, ferocity, and ish throne, most of the bodies of the slaugh- who being surprised at the suddenness of battle worthiness, indicates the importance tered Irish were stripped and left unburied the thing unslung his piece then upon his of the hound as a battle-dog. CuChulainn on the battlefield. The slain were left there back and killed the poor dog.” This ac- (koo-koo-lin), the hound of Chulainn, is per- to be devoured by dogs and wolves, both of count is the story behind the ballad The Dog haps the most famous of the old Irish leg- which were still plentiful in the area. of Aughrim. ends from the Tain Bo Cuslinge, the Cattle Among the carnage lay the body of an The Dog of Aughrim The day is ours my gallant men Then moaned a dirge above his head Cried brave but vain St. Ruth And kissed his lips and eyes We’ve won a deathless victory When Autumn pencilled Summers blooms For liberty and truth In tints of Gold and Red We’ll wrest the land from And Winter over hill and dale William’s grasp A ghostly mantle spread Tho’ we’re but one to three The weird wind wailed across the moor We’ll make his crew remember long And moaned adown the dell The Pass of Urrachree. Yet guarded well that noble dog That though with myriad cannon His master where he fell They poured their fierce attack Spring timidly was glancing down Still with valour and the naked sword Upon the corpse – strewn plain Thrice have we flung them back Where seven months long sentinel They’re beaten boys, They’re beaten Is victory defeat The faithful dog had lain Still unsheathe your swords again When carelessly across the moor And on them like an avalanche Oh God in mercy strike us dead! 'twere better than retreat An English soldier trod And sweep them from the plain And paused beneath the only bones Like thunderbolt upon the foes Oh where is Limerick’s hero bold The chiefless soldiers cry Remaining on the sod The Irish column sped Up sprang the faithful wolf dog Athlone’s deep stain to wash away And scorning flight they wait the dawn to give them light to die He knew a foe was near St. Ruth is at their head And feared that foe would desecrate And onwards rolls that When Saxon’s sons the scene of death And robbery had fled The bones he loved so dear Wave of death Fierce and defiant there he stood But God, what means that cry? An Irish wolfhound sought his lord Mid heaps of pilfered dead The soldier seized with dread St. Ruth the brave sits on his charger Took aim and fired, the noble dog Headless 'neath the sky And strove with more than human love Fell on his master dead Oh where’s the gallant Sarsfield now To rob death of its prize 4

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hours of the day and night. The Harrisons She showed considerable architectural skill were always gracious, offering tea and and great sensitivity to period architecture. tours whenever they could. Even Henry This room was the setting for innumerable Ford came from America to see the famous concerts and gatherings of ‘everybody who “Garden of the Nightingale,” and was so was anybody’ in the artistic life of the Brit- enchanted he tried (unsuccessfully) to buy ish Empire and the continent. Richly- the property. carved oak furnishings and leaded-glass The Harrisons’ country home, at windows combined with the huge open- Foyle Riding in Surrey, was a charming hearth inglenook fireplace to give this room Elizabethan cottage which they enlarged its feeling of a baronial hall. At one end to accommodate their music and their me- stood a raised gallery for the musicians. An nagerie—they owned sixteen dogs when audience of twenty could easily be accom- they moved from London to the country. modated, and the acoustics were marvel- Margaret Harrison with her Stradivarius at ous. It was the perfect setting for show- the time of her debut at Wigmore Hall (1918) Besides their wolfhounds, the family bred Scotties for quite some time, and they casing the sisters’ extraordinary talents. by Kathy Wilson owned Pekingese, Pomeranians, While the Harrisons played for Dachsunds, and King Charles Spaniels as presidents, popes, princes and kings, they Over a million people worldwide well. cared very deeply that their music be avail- stopped what they were doing to listen to Margaret designed and decorated able to everyone. Beatrice and Margaret the cello’s duet with the nightingale. the huge music room, which was con- initiated a popular series of ‘sixpenny con- Beatrice’s worry that the nightingale might verted from an old barn on the property. certs’ designed to reach people from all eco- develop stage fright in nomic classes and all back- the face of so many on- grounds. Through the night- lookers proved to be ingale broadcasts, Beatrice unfounded, and the and her cello became folk-he- first nightingale and roes, and wherever she went, cello duets were broad- people would ask if she’d cast live over BBC ra- brought the nightingales with dio on May 19,1924. her! These concerts were so After the second world phenomenally success- war, the Harrisons retired ful that they were re- from performing except for corded for His Master’s an occasional appearance to Voice. King George V benefit a favorite charity. told Beatrice “You have None of the sisters ever mar- done something I have ried, although they certainly not been able to do. were much sought-after by You have drawn the numerous suitors. They were Empire closer together all beautiful,—especially through the song of the Beatrice—and regularly nightingale and your mobbed by adoring young cello.” men on their concert tours. Busloads of Without the constant tourists soon began to pressures of public perfor- stop outside the mance and travel, Margaret Harrisons’ garden at all was able to devote more time The music lovers decide which phonograph record to play next.

6 to her other love, her dogs. The cor- too chose this spot as his final resting nerstone of the Sanctuary line were place. This part of the little cemetery the Ouborough and Felixstowe is now known as “The Musicians’ Cor- hounds of the Ranks and Mr. Everett. ner.” Other noted musicians chose this With the addition of the desperately- lovely spot as their final resting place. needed American blood from Rory of Here too, are the Harrison sisters’ Kihone and Cragwood Barney of graves. O’Shea, the Sanctuary hounds be- Even in her nineties, Margaret came known for their lovely heads managed to teach some master classes and soft expressions, and above all, and perform occasionally , and to share for their wonderful temperaments. a life’s worth of knowledge of her fa- Margaret bred her last Sanctuar litter vorite breed—the Irish Wolfhound— in 1987, when she was 88.. with those who wished to learn. Margaret’s friendship with Margaret Harrison died on De- so many legendary musicians enabled cember 24, 1995, at the age of 96. her to recount charming and amus- Even in extreme old age, Margaret was ing anecdotes. She cherished her an impressive figure—regal in man- memories of the shy and serious ner, impish in humor, and well aware Zoltan Kodaly, dancing barefoot in of her charms,” read one of her obitu- the grass of the Harrison’s Surrey aries. “Even in the fragile vulnerabil- garden while Beatrice played her ity of old age and infirmity, she re- cello. One of her favorite reminis- tained a ‘presence’” recalled David cences was of Sir Edward Elgar, who Mill at her memorial service. “All who loved to be chauffeured around the encountered her invariably left with the countryside in her powerful Vauxhall sense of having been in the presence motor car, at breakneck speed. To- of a truly remarkable lady.” gether he and Margaret roared up and Beatrice in the “Garden of the Nightingales.” The inscription on the Harrison down country lanes, as he cried sisters’ grave is hauntingly beautiful. “Faster! Faster!” All the while, Elgar’s It reads, three dogs sat lined up in a row on the back pilgrimage to Surrey to honor Delius. When Beecham himself We Are the Music Makers seat, each wearing a pair of sunglasses. We Are the Dreamers of Dreams “Oh, he loved speed!” laughed died in 1964, he Margaret.

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Beatrice and canines in the Music Room at Foyle Riding, designed by Margaret Harrison.

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