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Irish
Wolfhounds
  
Feeding Program
We are proponents of a raw food diet,
also known as species appropriate diet. We
have found that our dogs have evidenced good health, soundness, and activity level
when fed this diet. Health
issues in several rescue dogs, including allergies and symptoms of arthritis got us
started on raw food.
The
change in these dogs was so amazing that I immediately began to change all my
dogs over to a raw food diet.
They
have evidenced the benefits of raw food in a number of ways including their
general health and appearance, and in their demeanor, attitude, and love of
life.
Raw
Food diet has a number of "fringe benefits" for the dogs. Their
teeth do not build up tartar and seldom require cleaning or other dental
treatment, and their gums are strong and healthy. Their "used dog food"
has far less odor than dogs fed on processed foods. Many
dogs build up a resistance to flea infestation. My
dogs now have few, if any, hot spots; and there is less likelihood of bloat
as raw food does not expand inside the dog.
VACCINATION
Vaccination
for rabies is required by law, and we conscientiously comply with the law.
Other
vaccinations, including distemper: we give our dogs both puppy and adult shots.
Booster shots should be given only
if indicated by circumstances or by blood test.
CARE
Every Hound
is a House Hound
Care
for an Irish Wolfhound
ranks at the low end of moderate, to my thinking. As
for any breed, you must keep the ears cleaned, nails trimmed, etc.
An Irish Wolfhound
will need to be combed once or twice a week. Since
your Irish Wolfhound
will be a house pet, he won't often get filthy. I
like to wash the beard with a wet washcloth occasionally, but seldom need to
bathe the dog.
Puppy
Preliminaries
The Double
Suspension Gallop
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