Irish Heart WolfhoundsArlene Collins
10053 Hunts Cemetery Road,
Rover, AR
72860
Phone: 479-272-4900
E-mail: irishheartwolfies@yahoo.com
Garlic-Cheese Dog Biscuits
1 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. stick margarine, softened
1 ½ c. whole wheat flour
6 to 8 Tbsp. milk
Dash of salt
In a mixing bowl, beat the cheese and margarine. Add the flour, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Add enough milk to form a stiff dough. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a bone-shaped cookie cutter (or any cookie cutter). Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are brown. Remove to wire racks. Biscuits will harden as they cool. Yield: 1 ½ to 2 dozen (depending on cookie cutter size).
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Economy Dog “Cookies”
1/3 c. margarine or butter, softened
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 c. water (room temperature)
3 c. whole wheat flour
1 egg, beaten
½ c. powdered skim milk
In a large mixing bowl, cut margarine/butter into flour with a pastry cutter and set aside. In a small bowl, dissolve powdered skim milk and garlic in water and whisk in beaten egg. Make a well in the flour mixture and gradually stir in egg mixture until well blended. Knead dough on a floured surface, about 3 to 4 minutes until dough sticks together and is easy to work with. With a rolling pin, roll dough 1/4 to ½ inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutter and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 50 minutes at 325 degrees. Cool on a rack until hard and store, at room temperature, in a container with a loose-fitting lid. Makes about 50 biscuits.
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Vegetarian Dog Biscuits
9 c. whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp. salt
1 c. nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
Mix all ingredients and add about 3 cups warm water until a dough forms knead the dough until workable (you may need to add flour or water), then roll it out to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into shapes. Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Leave biscuits in the cold oven for 8 hours to get crunchy.
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Peanut Butter Bissell Bones
1 ½ c. whole wheat flour
½ tsp. salt
½ c. all purpose flour
1 c. peanut butter
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine dry ingredients. Whisk peanut butter and milk together until smooth. Fold peanut butter mixture into dry mixture; mix into soft dough and knead slightly. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut in bone shapes. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes or until light brown.
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Peanut butter Holiday Shortbread Dog Biscuits
1 ½ c. whole wheat flour
1 c. peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
½ c. all purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk peanut butter and milk until smooth. Make a well in the flour mixture and gradually stir in peanut butter mixture until well blended. Use hands to work dough into 2 pliable balls. The warmth from your hands will help make the dough more workable. Knead each dough ball on a floured surface for about 2 minutes. With a rolling pin, roll dough into 1/4 to ½ inch thickness. Cut with a dog bone shaped biscuit cutter and place on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Cool on a rack and store in sealed plastic bags in the refrigerator. Makes about 55 biscuits.
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MISCELLANEOUS RECIPES
Skunk Remover
1 qt. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
¼ c. baking soda
1 tsp. Dawn Liquid
Mix together peroxide, baking soda and soap. Cover the pet with the solution. Rinse off thoroughly with tap water.
I suggest the following books about Irish Wolfhounds for reference and reading enjoyment. This list is far from inclusive. Therefore, if you know of other titles that you would like to pass along to me and other Irish Wolfhound enthusiasts, please give me a call:
1. “The Magnificent Irish Wolfhound”, by Mary McBryde. (Note: This is the European version of Mary McBryde’s book published in the United States under the title, “The Irish Wolfhound: Symbol of Celtic Splendor,” which is currently out of print. The only source I found for the The Magnificent Irish Wolfhound was on the Web site for Amazon.UK.
2. “How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With”, by Clarice Rutherford & David H. Neil.
3. “The Tellington TTouch”, by Linda Tellington-Jones.
4. “Sight Hound”, by Pam Houston.
5. “Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook”, by James M. Giffin, MD and Lisa D. Carlson, DVM.
For a more complete reading list, including reference books, mysteries, children’s stories, romance, and many articles and essays, visit the Website for the Irish Wolfhound Club of America and click on Booklist.
Please download the full Puppy Instructions
TAKING CARE OF YOUR IRISH WOLFHOUND PUPPY
I’ve put together some general instructions for taking care of your Irish Wolfhound puppy. These notes are broad in scope, but things I have learned and found successful over the past 15 years. I am always willing to answer any questions you may have; so please give me a call. However, it is your responsibility as an Irish Wolfhound owner to become knowledgeable about the breed in general and your puppy, in particular. Also, you need to make sure your veterinarian is familiar with the breed, or, at the very least, has treated other large breed dogs and/or sight hounds.
I. FEEDING
A. Bowls and Utensils
Before your puppy arrives you will need to acquire appropriate food and water bowls. Food and water bowls/buckets need to be large for the adult wolfhound. Meanwhile, young puppies need temporary food and water bowls while they are eating small amounts. Remember they will not be tall enough to reach food and water in larger and deeper containers. I suggest a stainless steel bowl because puppies tend to chew on plastic ones. Their water bowls should be sturdy and difficult to tip over or jump into. I recommend something about 12 inches high.
Wolfhound pups and adults drink large amounts of water so any containers need to be large enough to accommodate their needs. A two-gallon bucket works well for an adult. Whether you choose a stainless steel or heavy rubber bucket, the water needs to be changed at least once a day and the bucket thoroughly cleaned with a stiff brush. This should be done even more frequently during hot, humid weather.
Some breeders and authorities recommend raising the pup’s bowl until the rim is level with the puppy’s elbows. This method of feeding keeps the pup from splaying his front legs while eating. However, as with everything, there are differing opinions as to whether raised feeding bowls provide any health benefits. Some recent studies indicate that raising the feeding bowls increase the possibility of bloat instead of decreasing it. I personally do not raise bowls for my pups and dogs, but I know other breeders who do. Research this topic for yourself. See the comments on bloat at the end of these instructions regarding raised bowls.
If you decide to raise the bowls, there are commercial products available or the stand can be as simple as a cardboard box. As the pup grows, you can easily increase the height of a cardboard box.
B. Feeding puppies
1. Up to 6 months old
Initially you want to stick to my feeding schedule, type of food, and recommended amounts for your new puppy. I feed my puppies four times a day, at 7:00 a.m., 12 Noon, 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Dry food is given at all meals except the 6:00 p.m. feeding, which is supplemented with canned dog food and diluted with water. For your pup, I recommend starting with a third of a can and gradually increase this amount to an entire can. For dry food, I use and have been very successful with Purina products. Pro Plan is Purina’s top of the line dog food and it is prepared for a “Giant Breed Puppy.” Purina’s “One” for Large Breed puppies is a good food for skin and coat. As to amount at first, I recommended 5 cups for each feeding and see if your pup eats all of the food. If most of the food is eaten, you need to increase the amount until there is a little amount of food left in the bowl. If food remains, cut back the amount back to 4 cups, then 3, as required.
If you choose to use something other than Purina, you must gradually switch from Purina to your brand of choice. Regardless of the brand and its price tag, I believe no commercial dog food contains the nutrients essential for the rapid growth of wolfhounds. Therefore, I add either fish oil and wheat germ to their daily feedings. Or, I use a nutrient supplement called, “Missing Link.”
There are a number of food supplements on the market. But, whatever you add, remember, puppies need to grow as slowly as possible and over as long a period of time as possible. This allows for the formation of well-calcified, high-density bone, tendons, ligaments, and muscles to keep pace with the skeletal growth. Therefore, puppies:
- should not be fed on high protein puppy foods as these encourage rapid growth over a short period of time
- should never be given calcium or vitamin D supplements when they are on a complete diet, as any distortion of the correct balance between calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D may cause serious harm to the skeleton and soft tissues.
2. Six to 10 months
Once your puppy is six months old, you can reduce the number of feedings from four to three with the quantity of food from the fourth feeding split between the other three. Some people prefer to eliminate the 10 p.m. feeding and others remove the mid-day feeding. It is important to maintain a balanced food intake during the day. My veterinarian recommends removing puppy food and feeding adult food once the pup has reached six months old.
3. Ten to 13 months
At this age, you can reduce your puppy’s meals to two per day, approximately 12 hours apart, and add the food from the third meal to the remaining two meals. Two meals are more thoroughly digested than one big meal. And, never, never feed a wolfhound less than two meals a day in order to avoid bloat or gastric torsion or other stomach ailments.
4. Thirteen months to 2 years
These young wolfhounds still need plenty of food divided into two meals a day. They are still developing and filling out in physique. It can be difficult at times to keep sufficient weight on a tall, active young hound; it may be helpful to return to three meals a day to maintain a good weight.
5. Adults
Female wolfhounds are physically mature by two to two-and-a-half, but male wolfhounds are still filling out in width and depth until three or four years old. Feeding should continue on a minimum of twice daily. Although the wolfhounds have rather small stomachs, their large frames require substantial nourishment. I also supplement my wolfhounds’ food with table scraps, but don’t overfeed with human foods. Use common sense.
In all these phases, you should note that weather and the health of your puppy will impact the amount of food your wolfhound ingests. When the temperatures soar, your wolfhound, like yourself, will eat less than when temperatures plunge. In winter, you will probably see a marked increase in how much is eaten. The wolfhound is a silent sufferer. If your wolfhound is not eating and there is no plausible explanation, contact your vet immediately to find the cause of any malady as lack of appetite may be a symptom of something more serious.
II. EXERCISE:
A. Exercising a puppy
It is important for you to monitor your puppy’s exercise because the great height and weight of a wolfhound puppy, combined with the fact that the growth plates in the leg bones and joints are still very soft and malleable, makes the bones and joints easily damaged and distorted by repeated jarring, concussion, twisting, and any hard knocks and bangs. The puppy should play and exercise, but you must limit and control the kind of activities and how long a period it is safe for the puppy to be active. Don’t leave it up to the puppy; puppies will continue to play long after irreparable harm has been done. It is better to curtail activity now and build muscles later when the body is not growing so rapidly. Remember:
- Playtimes should be a maximum of 20 minutes
- Play areas should be limited so the puppy cannot run flat out as this can damage growth plates and joints, accentuating any weakness in hocks, pasterns, and feet
- Never stop the puppy suddenly nor turn quick as this can damage growth plates and joints and sprain ligaments and tendons.
- Never allow the puppy to jump off objects – the sofa, beds, out of the car, steps. You must control and support the puppy getting down from a raised surface, taking about half the weight yourself in order to prevent damaging the joints in the front legs.
- Never allow the pup to go up or down stairs or flights of steps to prevent damage in these areas.
- Never allow the pup to jump or stand upright on the hind legs until the wolfhound is a year old.
- Never allow the pup to walk on rough or hot terrain of sand, gravel and rocks.
- Don’t let your puppy run and play with adult dogs, even if they are smaller, because the adult dog will be able to maneuver faster than the puppy, who will over-extend to keep up.
Short walks on a lead can begin at around three months, but they should be very gentle and informal for no more than 10 minutes in duration. Don’t let the pup pull on the lead; keep the pup walking in straight lines with the hind feet following in the tracks of the front feet, and make certain the distance covered is not enough to make the puppy tired – usually between a half a mile and a mile depending upon height, age, and sex-tall, leggy males need less exercise than small, chunky females.
1. Exercise before eating – After a puppy reaches nine months, it is important you do not feed him too close to exercise. To ensure respiration and heart rates are back to normal, wait at least a half an hour after exercise before feeding. Also, allow the pup to have a moderate amount of water to drink before eating.
2. Exercise after eating – After a puppy reaches nine months, playing after meals must be curtailed because of the increased risk of bloat or gastric torsion. Wait at least two hours after eating before letting the wolfhound play or exercise. Plus, rest and relaxation after eating allows for digestion to take place with few problems.
B. Ten to 13 months
1. If your bitch is a small, robust pup, you can start to slowly exercise her.
- Gradually increase the road walks to several miles.
- Let her run loose in a big field three or four times a week for 20 minutes.
By one year of age, her growth plates will be closed and you can begin exercising her as an adult wolfhound.
2. Tall, leggy bitch puppies and most male puppies benefit from a more cautious exercise plan.
- Keep road walking to about a mile for the round trip every other day.
- Allow 15 minutes of free galloping and playing on alternate days.
The growth plates on these pups close around 13 or 14 months of age.
3. Once growth plates have closed, you can start to build up the daily exercise until you cover about four or five miles on each walk along with free time to run in a big field. Generally, wolfhounds are content with two or three miles of exercise per day, preferably a mixture of free running and road walking.
III. SOCIALIZATION
I cannot emphasize enough the value of early socialization. The best time to socialize an Irish Wolfhound pup is between six and twelve weeks of age. I have made certain your pup has been exposed to different kinds of socialization experiences before leaving my care. From the time of birth until arriving in your arms, the pup has been handled, snuggled, talked to, and caressed. Not only has it received personal and individual attention, it interacted and was cared for by its Mom, reared with its litter mates, played with other dogs. Exposure to its outdoor surroundings include both pleasant and inclement weather conditions, jumping, climbing, digging and howling. The pup has experienced indoor sounds, like the sounds from the TV, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, and telephone as well as loud noises created by dropping aluminum pans to the floor and slamming doors. It has received attention from adults (male and female), children, the vet, and strangers.
You want your puppy and your adult wolfhound confident, comfortable and well balanced in situations involving adults, children, other dogs and animals within and outside your home environment. You want it calm when traveling in your car, whether to the vet or across country. However, until your pup has received the last of its puppy vaccinations, you should curtail any exposure to unfamiliar surroundings and animals so as to reduce any health risks. After that, organize each new experience for your pup in a gradual manner so that the pup is not seriously frightened. A slow, progressive introduction to new things will work successfully for both you and the puppy. Remember the pup is still very young and tires easily.
I strongly recommend that you find a puppy socialization class in your neighborhood. There are several organizations that conduct these classes. Your vet might be able to suggest a local program or someone to contact for information regarding puppy socialization classes.
Whether a new puppy or an adult, the wolfhound is very sensitive to your voice and posture and is tuned in with your thoughts. Talking in a quiet voice, gently demonstrating what you want and expect, and keeping your working sessions short and intermixed with play will ensure a bond that you have never experienced with any other breed. Relax and have fun.
III. WORMING
I have wormed your pup according to my vet-recommended worming schedule as indicated on the health record provided, using both Nemex-2 or Panacur at various ages. During your initial vet check, take a feces sample to determine if another worming is necessary. You should worm your wolfhound at least twice yearly for life or more frequently depending upon the area in which you live and the number of other dogs and animals which come in contact with your wolfhound. I recommend alternating the type of wormer used so that worms resistant to one drug will be killed by another medication. Discuss the types of wormers with your vet. Heartworm prevention is a must and not to be administered only through summer months when mosquitoes are most active. Heartworm prevention is a year-round program.
IV. VACCINATIONS
Your pup has been inoculated with at least one puppy vaccination, or possibly two, depending upon when you adopted the pup. Check the record provided to determine what vaccinations your pup has received to date. The pup needs at least two vaccinations for Parvo prevention and three for complete immunization. Remember to keep your puppy away from any other dogs outside the immediate household (or areas where other dogs, cats, rats, and mice have defecated or urinated) until two weeks after the final vaccination. During the vet check, discuss when the next vaccinations and boosters are to be administered. I recommend your pup not receive its Rabies shot until at least five or six months of age. See comments at this web site regarding vaccinations: http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/
V. HEALTH WATCHES
You should become familiar with a number of health issues, but I have limited my comments to two topics:
A. Bloat: Canine bloat is a very serious problem. If you suspect your dog of having bloat, contact your vet immediately. Every second counts! If caught and diagnosed quick enough, initial treatment will involve inserting a tube in to the stomach wall to remove the gas. If necessary, the vet will then operate, attempting to untwist the stomach. Secondary treatment will involve treating shock, dehydration, fatigue, and other complications resulting from the distension of the stomach.
Bloat is a generic term for two diseases.
1. Gastric Dilation-Volvulus is the accumulation of gas and fluid in the stomach (usually after eating) that cannot be expelled by burping. It can and often does escalate into Gastric Torsion. Your vet can treat gastric Dilation-Volvulus by inserting a rubber tube down the dog’s throat into the stomach, so it is important to get the dog to the vet as soon as possible.
2. Gastric Torsion is a rapid enlargement of the stomach, caused by the twisting of the stomach in such a way that it is impossible for contained gases and fluid to escape. It is a very serious, time critical disease, which left untreated, will cause a very painful death. It can only be treated by immediate surgery.
3. Causes of bloat – Although studies have been done, the cause is still a mystery. Large-chested dogs are more commonly affected by bloat.
However, suspected causes include, but are not limited to:
- activity directly before of after eating
- eating large meals in one sitting
- gulping too much air while eating
- eating too fast
- eating kibble that swells excessively when soaked in water
- drinking excess water after a meal
- stress
4. Symptoms
- unproductive vomiting
- frequent attempts at unsuccessful bowel movements or urination
- excessive painting
- excessive drooling
- a larger than normal stomach
- a stomach that “thumps” when tapped
Additional resources/articles regarding bloat:
§ Bloat (Gastric Dilatation & Volvulus)
§ Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), Bloat and Torsion
§ Bloat Notes from the Purdue Study
§ Rebuttal to the Purdue Bloat Study
§ Understanding Bloat and Torsion
§ Gastric Dilatation/Volvulus (Bloat) (GDV)
§ Nutrition – Is It a Factor In Bloat & Torsion?
Note: These links are provided for general information purposes only. They are not intended to replace your regular veterinarian’s advice, diagnosis or treatment.
B. Surviving Analesthesia
It is important that you and your vet become informed and educated about the proper method for administering analesthesia to your wolfhound when the dog must be rendered unconscious, whether for surgery, teeth cleaning, x-rays, or any simple or complex procedure. Many healthy sight hounds have died because of over-medicating of analesthesia. Generally the dosage for analesthesia is determined by body weight, which is not a concern for most dogs. But, because the sight hound has so little body fat, the body cannot absorb either gaseous or non-gaseous general analesthesia, including barbiturates, based on its weight. Any analesthesia administered to your dog should only “twilight” the dog and not produce unconsciousness.
Discuss this factor with your vet prior to any required procedure. There is a fairly new anesthetic called propofol. It requires no pre-med or induction agent and a short recovery time. I cannot stress the importance of this warning enough. You and your vet must learn the risk factors of analesthesia for Irish Wolfhounds.
RECOMMENDED READING LIST
I suggest the following books about Irish Wolfhounds for reference and reading enjoyment. This list is far from inclusive. Therefore, if you know of other titles that you would like to pass along to me and other Irish Wolfhound enthusiasts, please give me a call:
1. The Magnificent Irish Wolfhound, by Mary McBryde. (Note: This is the European version of Mary McBryde’s book published in the United States under the title, “The Irish Wolfhound: Symbol of Celtic Splendor,” which is currently out of print. The only source I found for the The Magnificent Irish Wolfhound was on the Web site for Amazon.UK.
2. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With, by Clarice Rutherford & David H. Neil.
3. The Tellington TTouch, by Linda Tellington-Jones.
4. Sight Hound, by Pam Houston.
5. Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, by James M. Giffin, MD and Lisa D. Carlson, DVM.
For a more complete reading list, including reference books, mysteries, children’s stories, romance, and many articles and essays, visit the Web site for the Irish Wolfhound Club of America and click on Booklist.
Welcome to my Irish Wolfhound family,
Arlene Collins
Irishhearts
Please download the full Puppy Contract
I. Terms of Sale.
1. The Buyer agrees to pay the purchase price for the IW in cash money, certified check or any other method of payment acceptable to Seller.
2. The Buyer agrees to pay a nonrefundable deposit to secure the purchase of said IW. Seller will not hold a puppy for a prospective buyer until said deposit is received by Seller. Said deposit will be deducted from the original selling price, leaving a balance to be paid no later than two weeks prior to taking ownership of the IW.
3. The Buyer agrees to pay all transportation costs for shipping IW, include the crate and all airline or delivery fees no later than two weeks prior to delivery.
4. The Buyer agrees that no liabilities will accrue to Seller once the IW leaves Seller’s possession and premises.
5. The Buyer understands there are no cash refunds available under this Agreement.
6. The Seller shall provide the Buyer with the IW’s AKC registration papers and a five-generation pedigree no later than two weeks following delivery of the IW, assuming all fees to Seller have been paid.
7. If fees are still owing to Seller, AKC registration papers and pedigrees will beheld until all fees are paid.
8. Parties understand there is no guarantee the IW will considered appropriate for showing. Such determination is less than a precise science, and each puppy must be reassessed as it matures through the different growth stages.
9. Nonetheless, Seller will make every effort to match the criteria of the Buyer, but cannot foresee exactly how the IW will develop.
10. Buyer must be aware nutrition, environment, and exercise play a significant role in the quality of an adult dog.
II. Seller Guarantee and Warranties.
1. Guarantee.
IW is sold with a limited five-day health guarantee, and the IW should be checked immediately upon taken possession of the IW by a qualified veterinarian of the Buyer’s choice. If the IW is found to be ill, Buyer shall notify the Seller with in 24 hours and provide written statements and documentation from the attending veterinarian detailing the medical findings regarding the IW’s condition. Seller reserves the right to have the dog re-examined by Seller’s veterinarian of choice. In case of a difference of opinion between the Seller’s and Buyer’s veterinarians, the Seller’s veterinarian’s opinion shall prevail. Any condition that is minor, correctable or a breed-related insignificant condition is not covered and any condition that could go away or considered to be a condition an IW will likely out grow, or a condition caused while in the Buyer’s possession is not covered under this Agreement. If the IW is subsequently found not to be in good health, Seller shall assume possession of the IW if both Parties are agreeable and Seller will provide Buyer with a replacement IW of the same or similar quality as soon as expedient to Seller and following return of the ill IW along with all papers returning ownership to Seller. Any transportation costs will be shared on a 50/50 basis between the Parties.
2. Warranties.
a. The IW is in good health at the time the IW leaves the possession of the Seller as evidenced by the accompanying health certificate issued by Seller’s veterinarian.
b. The IW has had the following puppy shots depending on its date of departure:
- Fort Dodge Duramune Max 5-CVK given at six weeks
- Fort Dodge Duramune Max 5-CVK given at nine weeks
- Fort Dodge Duramune Max 5 CVK given at twelve weeks
- Fort Dodge Duramune Max 5 CVK given at sixteen weeks.
c. Rabies shots are given by Arkansas veterinarians to puppy twelve weeks or older.
d. The IW has been wormed using Nemex-2 beginning and continuing at the following intervals: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 weeks and at 12 weeks, and monthly thereafter.
3. The Seller does not accept responsibility for any contagious disease diagnosed after five (5) days from the date leaving Seller’s possession.
4. The IW is sold with a one-year warranty that is free of severe incapacitating genetic or hereditary defects. Should any such defect arise within this one-year time period, Buyer’s veterinarian shall provide a written report of such genetic defect to the Seller and the Seller’s veterinarian of choice. If the Buyer’s and Seller’s veterinarians agree the genetic illness is shown to originate with the Seller, Seller shall provide the Buyer with a replacement IW of the same or similar quality as soon as practical for the Seller. In case of a difference of opinion between the Buyer’s and Seller’s veterinarians regarding any genetic issue, Seller’s veterinarian’s opinion shall prevail. The defective IW must be return to the Seller immediately and before any replacement IW is transferred to Buyer. Any transportation costs that arise shall be shared by the Parties on a 50/50 basis.
5. This warranty does not extend to muscular/skeletal problems brought on by environment factors such as injury cased by accident, improper exercise, or improper diet. These factors shall be determined by Buyer’s and Seller’s veterinarians. In case of difference of opinion between the two, Seller’s veterinarian’s opinion shall prevail. Any indication Buyer has allowed improper activities, including, but not limited to climbing stairs, exposing IW to be broad-sided by another animal or pet, allowing IW to play in deep snow or sand, or feeding a diet not acceptable for adequate wolfhound growth will negate all warranties listed herein.
6. Seller does not extend any other health guarantee of warranty except as set forth above.
III. Buyer Warranties.
1. Buyer agrees and warrants the IW is to be kept as a house pet only and is never to be left penned, crated, kenneled, garaged, tied and/or tethered. When Buyer is home, the IW is to be allowed to be the Buyer’s side and in the home as a beloved member of the family. The IW will spend night time, which is considered “bedtime” inside the home. Buyer shall provide the IW with humane care and maintain IW in accordance with all current and future federal, state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances where the Buyer maintains residence.
2. Buyer shall provide IW with adequate and nutritional feed, fresh water at all times, shelter, affection, love and medical care, including all necessary shots and medication recommended by a qualified veterinarian. The Buyer agrees to provide the IW with all proper veterinary care upon sickness, disease, or injury, and shall take the IW to a veterinarian at least once a year for an annual health examination and routine vacations.
3. Buyer shall feed kibble or puppy chow above 26% protein. Puppy chow is not to be fed after IW reaches six months of age.
4. Buyer agrees never to allow IW to ride in the bed of a pick-up truck. Buyer understands this is cause for Seller to reclaim IW with no further questions or remedies available to Buyer.
5. Buyer shall provide, if possible, a fully fenced yard for the IW and other humane means of exercise and shall not keep IW constantly confined or constantly outdoors.
6. Buyer accepts responsibility for maintain and filing the AKC papers, once the papers have been provided by the Seller.
7. If, for any reason, Buyer cannot keep the IW, Buyer shall notify Seller immediately. The IW shall not be sold, transferred, or given to any rescue organization, individual, or entity for the purpose of sale, resale, not to the public, or any research institution where medical experimentation or other practices take place.
8. Should Buyer wish to place the IW in another home, Buyer must contact Seller and allow Seller the first option of taking back the IW and no monies will be due.
9. Buyer shall allow Seller the opportunity to assist in finding a suitable home for the IW should Buyer no longer be able or willing to provide a proper environment.
10. Buyer shall contact Seller for approval of any prospective new owner and inform Seller of the name, address, and phone number of any prospective new owner.
11. Buyer grants Seller the right to follow up at any time, including, but not limited to, visitation to verify these conditions are being met with regard to the total care of the IW.
12. If Buyer fails to maintain proper care and attention or if IW is found to be allowed to run at large or found to be neglected, abused, or allowed to live in poor health or poor environmental conditions, Buyer grants Seller forever the right of repossession to take said IW back immediately, with no monies, no further explanations, or no remedies.
IV. Limited/Unlimited Registration.
1. If this IW is sold under this Agreement with a limited registration and if the IW is to be spayed or neutered, AKC registration forms will be kept by Seller until such time Buyer provides proof that this has been done. Such surgery must be done after the first heat of a female or at one year from birth of an IW male.
2. Limited registration may be revoked at any time at the Seller’s discretion.
3. In the interest of protecting the Irish Wolfhound breed, the Buyer agrees that under no circumstances will a female IW purchased by Buyer herein shall be breed until after her second birthday.
4. If Buyer wishes to breed this IW, the buyer must consult with Seller to affirm the prospective Irish Wolfhound is suitable breeding and must allow the Seller to assist in selecting a suitable mate, which meets standards of health, lineage, type, and temperament. Buyer shall present to Seller research on generational health, longevity, as well as photos, pedigrees, and stud dog/bitch breeder information, and obtain Seller’s written permission to breed. Failure to adhere to any part of this provision shall result in breach of contract, and all available remedies of repossession under this Agreement shall be open to Seller to reclaim this IW. The Buyer shall incur transportation and any veterinary costs as a result of this breach.
V. Miscellaneous.
1. Disclaimer. The warranty set forth in this Agreement is the sole warranty and is given in lieu of any and all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose the Buyer’s sole remedy is under the warranty provision of this Agreement and the Seller disclaims and will not be liable for any other damages, including consequential damages, property damage, emotional distress, loss of use, business interruption or veterinary fees, unless specifically set forth herein.
2. Contact. The Parties agree to keep each other informed of their current mailing and/or physical addresses, phone number, and email addresses. Buyer agrees to apprise Seller no less than once a year regarding the condition of the IW. Buyer shall keep Seller apprised of any health concerns.
3. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the Parties and any consistent oral or verbal terms have no effect in this Agreement.
4. Disputes. Any and all disputes to this Agreement must be settled and adjudicated in the State of Arkansas.
5. Amendments. Any changes to this Agreement must be in writing and sign by both Parties.
6. Instrument of Recourse. In the event of Buyer’s death or catastrophic illness, or obvious abuse of IW by Buyer, Buyer’s family or Buyer’s Agent, this Agreement becomes the instrument by which Seller may, if necessary, reclaim this IW and related documents, reasonable attorney fees, transportation costs, and etc., due to harm done to this IW, this Seller and or Seller’s kennel and/or the Irish Wolfhound breed, in general, including but not limited to, accidental breedings of IW of limited registration as breach of this contract.