Our puppies are available only occasionally to very carefully vetted homes.

We tend to breed once each generation so that means a litter every two or three years. Sometimes puppies are available for sale but we do expect to meet prospective owners on a no-obligation basis and we do require a homecheck to be done. We also keep in touch for the lifetime of the hound. We only sell puppies as companions and not for breeding purposes and all the dogs registrations are restricted with the Kennel Clubs endosement 'progeny not for registration' .

Any puppies we place with new owners are subject to a signed Agreement acknowledging the endorsement and agreeing that in the event of the owner not being able to keep the hound, it is returned to me as the breeder.

If you would consider a rescue hound, then please follow the link to the left to go to the Rescue website.

Breed or Not to Breed..?

I suppose it crosses many people's mind that it would be nice to have a litter. Some vets who are still in the dark ages will say it is good for the bitch. RUBBISH ! Sentimental reasons are also not enough.

When you breed a litter you are responsible for those puppies. The temptation of the price tag for each puppy is a draw for some, but consider this: We have found that you need to have access to £2k (and I do not joke) if you want to cover your possible costs of rearing a litter, plus you may lose your bitch in the process - it is a chance you take.

You must also consider whether you know enough about any health issues which might lie behind the dogs you are breeding from.

You must also be prepared to run on any unsold puppies, maybe until they are several months old, have you got the facilities and money for that? You must test for livershunt otherwise your buyer will be back on your doorstep asking why; testing litters costs and what will you do if you have an affected puppy? Do you know enough about the breed to provide a good diet sheet and information for the new owner? Are you prepared to be at the end of the phone if they have a problem, and are you prepared to take that dog back into your care if they can't cope at any point in its life. If not - you shouldn't be breeding that litter, your motives are wrong.

If you love the breed and want to get involved, join the breed clubs and learn as much as you can; breed for the betterment of Wolfhounds; then you will be welcomed by most. Go to a reputable breeder who will act as guide and source of information for you, if you are seen to be involved other breeders will respect your efforts and help you if they can.