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Irish Wolfhound Association of the Carolinas

2026 Specialty

IWAC 2026 Specialty Premium

 

Click on the IWAC logo to open the Premium List

 

 

 

 

 

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A link to online entries can be found within the Premium List

or you may CLICK HERE to go directly to the Online Entry form.

 

** ENTRIES CLOSE 12 NOON ET, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 **  

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DATES / TIME:  Sunday & Monday, March 8 & 9, 2026 ​

 

LOCATION:  Durham Kennel Club; 7318 Guess Road, Durham, NC

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DETAILS: 

    Sunday:   Club Picnic ~ 2:00 - 4:00 (hounds welcome!)

    Monday:  Conformation and Sweepstakes                           

                      Heart Testing 

  • Dr. Jenna Welter (Diplomate, ACVIM) and her team from CVCA 

  • Heart testing will include ECG & Echocardiogram

  • Advance signup and pre-payment required

    • Signup available in Premium (link above)​​​​​​

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​​Conformation Judge:  Jacqueline Keaton Carswell​​

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Sweepstakes Judge:  Mindy Ballinger

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​Hounds of Distinction Class
The special class, Hounds of Distinction, will be accepting entries again for the 2026 Specialty. First introduced in 2024, Hounds of Distinction recognizes wolfhounds for the magical beings they are. No matter the accomplishment--therapy work, providing comfort to those in need, rally, scent work, agility, champion counter surfing, cuddling with you at home. . . your hound qualifies for this class. Our rescue hounds are especially encouraged to participate. Each hound will be introduced, a brief summary of what makes him or her special will be read, and each hound will be awarded a ribbon of distinction. This is your opportunity to shine a light on the wonderful, magical wolfhound(s) in your life! 

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This class will be held immediately before BOB

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Entry fee: $15.

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Lodging:  The list of suggested lodging options will be available in the Premium​​


Volunteers:  Volunteers are always needed to help us have a successful event! Please contact Volunteer Coordinator CathieJo Jacobson, to sign up! (cathiejoj@gmail.com

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Donations:  Are you interested in donating to help make our Specialty a success? You can donate to our club by using this PayPal link: 

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We look forward to seeing you at the Durham Kennel Club!

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