ABC's of Irish Wolfhounds
Main Page
    * What is an Irish Wolfhound?

Choosing a breeder
& a puppy:

   * Picking a Puppy
    by Mel Mercer, DVM
   * Novice Owner
    by Christiana Hartenstein 
   * Socialization
   * Rules of Seven
   * Check list
   * Contracts  

Should you choose:
   * Should you choose an older hound (rehome or rescue) or a puppy?
     by Gayle Curtis

Puppy's First Night
     by Gayle Curtis

Health:
   Puppy
     * Exercise
     * Medical Conditions
       by Mel Mercer, DVM
     * Nutrition
       by Mel Mercer, DVM
     * Vaccinations
       by Mel Mercer, DVM

   Adult
     * Health Issues in Adult IWs
       by C. A. Krowzack, DVM

Conformation
       by A. I. Gottsch

Lure Coursing &
LGRA (racing)


Agility

Obedience

Therapy Dog Work
      by Jeanne Patterson

Puppy Tales:
a collection of stories of IW mischief

Resources:
    * a list of books,
    * Magazines
    * and web links

Find a person in your area for help and information

Photo Gallery:
   * Puppy
   * Adult
   * Veterans
   * Events
   * Lure/LGRA
   * Therapy Dog
   * Other Animals & People
   * Humor   
   * Seasonal
   * Mischief
   * Rehomed Hounds

FAQ

Anne Janis - ArdRoCach Irish Wolfhounds

Involvement in the breed:
Our introduction to the breed happened one cold November day in Lake Tahoe. While walking in the snow on the beach of the lake, two big grey dogs came thundering toward us. They stopped and ambled along with us for a bit and we were smitten. Our first IW, Echant, came to live with us four months later on her second birthday in 1982. Two months later, puppy Louis joined us. We bred seven litters between 1984 and 1996 and showed in conformation, finishing several Irish Wolfhound champions. For the last 12 years I have been primarily active as breed coordinator for the Irish Wolfhound Studies researching the health conditions of seizures, PCD & recurring pneumonia in the breed. At present, we share our home with two wolfhounds and care for six mixbreed rescues with special needs.


Areas of Assistance:
General Wolfhound Information
Conformation
Health Issues
Feeding
Grooming

Contact Information:
E-mail: iwstudies@comcast.net
Telephone (770) 460-9804

Web Site www.irishwolfhoundstudy.com