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We think there is hardly anything better than raising a puppy. To show them the way into the world, to teach them important and unimportant things, to watch them grow and discover, to educate them and also to despair when they want to assert their own stubbornness. Watching them play with other dogs, approach strangers cautiously and be incredibly happy to meet people they know.

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However, despite all the joy and fun, you should never forget that an Irish Wolfhound is absolutely loving, but above all consistentUpbringing needs.  “Consistent” should not be confused with a “hard hand” or even “physical training”.

Start training immediately. An Irish Wolfhound needs clear rules; what is allowed or forbidden today must also be so tomorrow. Your dog must understand what you want from him, he must never lose his unconditional trust in you.

We teach our dogs the word"No"means. You can (and must) use it in many situations. For example, the dogs shouldn't jump, they shouldn't steal the roll from my hand, they shouldn't drink the coffee cup or the glass of apple juice. “No” is a kind of “all-round command” for us and can be used in a variety of ways.

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The absolute must - we can't emphasize it often enough - is thisLeash walking. It's anything but funny to be dragged somewhere by an Irish Wolfhound because he wants to look at a flower or greet a neighbor.

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When the dogs are around 1 to 1.5 years old, a more or less strong impression is madehunting instinct out of. Irish Wolfhounds are fast and good hunters. On walks you will (hopefully) learn to see the game before your dog.  Here too, good leash walking is of immense benefit and again we use the word “no” 😉

Puppies can easily get used to cats that live in the household; they will then never hunt them. However, that doesn't mean that the same applies to the neighbor's cat.

When raising an Irish Wolfhound puppy, it is of fundamental importance for the rest of the dog's life that the puppy and the growing dog are not overstrained by walks and too much exercise. We keep the rule"5 minutes per month of life" for a good reference point. Regardless of this, the puppy is allowed to move around alone as much as he wants.

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Also theBite inhibition building is very important. The puppies still have their milk teeth and must learn immediately that they are not allowed to bite jackets, pants or even hands. Here, too, a clear “no” or a strong blow on someone often helps. Maybe you have to "squeal" loudly, really theatrically. Puppies do that to each other too and then the puppy learns very quickly that it's forbidden.

 

The Irish Wolfhound itself is a very robust dog that is not prone to "chills". Therefore, sudden loss of appetite, fever or behavioral problems must be taken very seriously. Please be sure to look for one with your Irish Wolfhound if possibleIW experienced veterinarian on. 

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From the age of 3, we recommend oneCardiac ultrasound examinationto be carried out by a specialized veterinarian. A list of veterinarians can be found here: https://iw-info.de/documents/

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Some wolf dogs develop so-calledLying bumps.

Here ispatience asked. Under no circumstances should these bumps be operated on or punctured. This can lead to very big problems, such as: B. joint inflammation develop.

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With such large breeds there can be a so-calledGastric torsioncome. This is an absolute emergency. The Irish Wolfhound mustimmediately under veterinary treatment. Every minute counted here.

Signs of gastric torsion include rapid panting, (usually) unsuccessful attempts to vomit, poor circulation, a so-called drum belly, and severe pain.

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You can join at any timeQuestions or uncertainties contact us. We are available day and night to provide advice and support.

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If you are interested in a puppy from our breeding, it is best to contact us early.

Experience has shown that there is a high demand for well-raised puppies that are cared for around the clock, live with us and are carefully socialized.

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We love our dogs very much and giving away a puppy means a lot to usLeap of trustto them.

That's why it's very important to us that we get to know each other as early as possible. This makes it easier for our puppies to move into their new families and also makes it easier for us to say goodbye.

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Please don’t forget your breeders!

 

We knew from day one that not every puppy could stay.

The last few weeks have been filled with these wonderful puppies. For 24 hours everything revolved around her.

We love every second of watching them develop, play and run around. How they discover the world and how we support them fills us with pride.

The weeks are numbered, there is never enough time.

We worry even when we know they are fine.

We trust you with these puppies and hope you do your best.

We will never forget our puppies and will always be there for them!