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

Ellen and Jim Kroll, August Irish Wolfhounds

Involvement in the breed:
For the past 30 years, Jim and I have been fortunate to have dogs that have excelled in lure coursing, obedience, and conformation, but the real treasure is sharing our lives with them. We have been active in dog clubs that host group shows and all breed shows as well as service in the national breed club. Each summer, we host a special event at our home with a fun match, practice lure coursing, educational seminars and plenty of opportunity to relax and visit with our hounds. We are particularly interested in health issues since we both have medical backgrounds.


Areas of Assistance:
General Wolfhound Information
Conformation
Lure Coursing
Health Issues
Training
Behavior
Feeding
Grooming

Contact Information:
Email: Ellen_kroll@msn.com
Telephone: (425) 377-1390