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

Barbara Strzalkowska - Sagittarius Irish Wolfhounds

Involvement in the breed:
I first saw a wolfhound in 1974 and I have been fascinated by the breed since then. All my expectations were met when I brought home my first wolfhound - Arabeska Santana Z Hubertowego Dworu (from Hubert's Manor). Her parents originated from Sweden and she came from the first litter of wolfhounds born in Poland in modern times. She became mother of my first litter and lived for over 11 years. Since then I have had 52 litters of wolfhounds. In order to give my breeding a deeper meaning I have been always looking for valuable, new bloodlines and I have imported 15 wolfhounds over the years - from UK, Czech Republic, Denmark, Belgium, France, USA and Ireland. Hounds from my breeding won numerous champion and international champion titles as well as BIS titles. Some of my dogs have participated in therapy in schools and hospitals. In 2006 I have created the first Polish internet forum for wolfhound owners and breeders. I am always willing to give advice in the matters concerning the breed and I have been updating my database of all IW litters born in Poland since 1980.


Areas of Assistance:
Conformation (showing)
Training
Feeding
Grooming
Rescue
Behavior
Health Issues


Contact Information:
E-Mail: sagittarius_polska@wp.pl or sagit.iw@gmail.com