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

Dr. Dick & Lynne Rosebrock - The Hounds of Carroy

Involvement in the breed:
We have been involved with Irish Wolfhounds since 1971. We are fortunate to have been mentored by Lois Thomasson, Fleetwind Kennels, one of the world's authorities on our wonderful breed. In turn, we have mentored others who have joined the IW family.

We are members of the Irish Wolfhound Club of America, The Irish Wolfhound Association of the West Coast and the Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club. Lynne has served in many capacities as officer and director of IWAWC and NCIWC.
In addition we have been active in the Mariposa Dog Training Club and the Yosemite Kennel Club, where Lynne serves as Show Chairman

We show our dogs in conformation and have also competed in lure coursing, and obedience. Several of our dogs have been multi-titlists in various events. In addition, we have participated in Therapy work with our dogs and have enjoyed sharing our dogs with the public in demonstrations at schools, county fairs, Celtic festivals and parades.

Areas of Assistance:
General Wolfhound Information
Rescue
Conformation (Showing)
Lure Coursing, Racing
Obedience, Rally, Agility
Therapy Work
Health Issues
Training
Behavior
Feeding
Grooming

Contact Information:
E-Mail: carroyiws@sti.net
Telephone: 209-966-3267