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

Socialize Your Irish Wolfhound

These photos of very young puppies are illustrative of proper socialization prior to placement. You should never be offered or purchase puppies as young as some that are shown here. (photos clickable for enlargement)
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Children and puppies can make a fabulous team, provided the fourlegged variety of a youngster is well socialized, and the twolegged one respects the pup's needs.
puppy with a cat

Like cats and dogs?
Not necessarily. Wolfhounds can develop great friendships with other animals if they are exposed to them at an early age.
wolfhound with parent

Although not all breeders may have the sire of the litter at their place, they should be able to provide a picture at least. The more relatives of the puppy are at the kennel, the better idea a novice can get regarding what he/she is getting into.
Happy hounds are proof of how they are cared for.
Happy adults = happy puppies.
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A lesson in respect:
Rules of the elder must be obeyed!