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

Donna Tomson - Castlekeep Irish Wolfhounds

Involvement in the breed:
I fell in love. It was 1986, she had big brown eyes and a huge heart, her name was Meaghen. She was my first Irish Wolfhound and we spent ten happy years together. When she left, I thought I would never own another, but that could not happen. Once this breed is in your life they are here to stay.

I breed occasionally, which leads to conformation showing, specialties preferred. A wonderful time to see hundreds of hounds and catch up with old friends. Lure coursing and straight racing is my joy. We have also dabbled in Rally "O" for the annual "Great Canadian Triathalon".

The hounds and I have visited seniors as "Therapy dogs" and educated children participating in "Bite Prevention" seminars. Most of my days are spent exercising, feeding and grooming hounds.

It has been a wonderful experience learning about this breed, and everyday there is more to learn.

Areas of Assistance:
General Wolfhound Information
Training
grooming
conformation showing
behavior
'feeding (raw)
breeding
lure coursing/racing
Therapy
Rescue

Contact Information:
castlekeep@kwic.com
905-768-4731