Colette's-Doggie Talk: Wolfhound Adventures in home decor

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Wolfhound Adventures in home decor

 

 Wolfhound Adventures

                                                                  in home décor



Dugan and Willow





Dugan

Owning a single Wolfhound takes a lot of commitment, but two is double the trouble, and double your fun, and as for those of you with more than two, you have my complete sympathy and admiration, because you are endlessly immersed in the magic of Wolfhound heaven. You are hopelessly lost in your sea of fur babies.


Tracy Mccarthy Breeder

When you see that first little wet face pop from the womb, your heart is stolen and carried to a place of utopia where you and your hounds are on a cloud all your own.

 When that puppy takes it’s first breath of life, your mind is melted and as each one struggles to come into the world, you carefully assist the long awaited litter.  With careful hands and a tender voice you are coaching momma with every contraction, and when the whelping is compete, you spend endless nights sleeping in the whelping box.  You need to ensure each and every one is getting enough milk, staying warm, and praying that momma is doing a good job by giving each and every one tender loving care. You check each one for color, gender, and health, giving them names and keeping them clean. Your work has just begun, Mummy to needs to be examined to be sure all went well with the delivery and is able to nurse all the new arrivals, there is much to be done and no time for yourself, so you sneak in a few rounds of winks when you can and eat your meals close to the pups.
 

Willow

   The next 10 to 12 weeks is truly a labor of love as you care for these little bundles from heaven, taking measures to ensure the continued good health and well being of the littler. Ribbons of many colors are placed around their necks to distinguish who is who, interviews with perspective new homes, contracts are up dated, vet appointments for blood tests, worming, and vaccinations , cleaning and feeding, and the list goes on.  Yes you are a BREEDER, hopelessly lost to the world of Wolfhounds and the joys they bring.

  Wolfhounds truly fill your life with love, laughter, and joy, they are truly magical, yet curious and mischievous in nature, I think this is what attracts us, they are like having little people who bark instead of talk.  New owners are so unaware of what is ahead of them. I usually laugh at newbies, they hear all the stories of how much we love our hounds, how beautiful they are, and the twinkle of having their own first Wolfie begins.  Some are stricken by their size, some their commanding stature, and some the calm sweet nature. Others want them as a status symbol, and many just want what they see, totally unknowing and uneducated. 

The wolfhound isn't for everyone, so before deciding to get one, look beyond the magic, and know exactly what your getting yourself into. Nothing comes free, everything worth having has a price, and I don't mean just cash. If you want a wolfhound do your homework and don't be in a hurry. Research breeders, and the breed, because you are not buying just a dog. You are getting a forever family member.




Dugan and Willow

Wolfhounds bond quickly and become so much a part of you, that when they look you in the eyes, you could swear they’re looking right into your soul. New perspective owners go gaga at that first sight of their new puppy, you have been waiting for so long and that first hug, that first smell of puppy breath, that cute little bundle of joy licks your face, oh my God what a thrill, and when he lifts its cute little paw and puts it on your knee. Oh yes you are hooked, and that puppy seems to know right then and there, that you are the 2nd chapter in his or her life, and is now willing to be your forever best friend till the end.
 

Dugan consoling Mummy

 Wolfhounds have a deep love and devotion to their families, and seem to suffer loneliness, boredom,and anxieties,  just like humans when left behind. They want to always be near you, and I mean very near you, or on top of you, or sitting next to you on the sofa, and deem it perfectly ok to push you on the floor while they confiscate that couch.  Closeness with you is what they are all about. they follow you everywhere! If I am in the kitchen so are they, counter surfing to see what's cooking, if I am in bed, so are they, usually stretched out



Hal and his pal Dugan

enough to give me a tiny corner.  If I am in the potty, so are they, unless I run really fast and close the door behind me. Only problem with my theory is, they take one stride to my 10 and usually beat me to the door. So I have learned to hold it until they are asleep, I tip toe down the hall and into the bathroom, quietly close the door so I can pee in peace. All happy with myself that I was able to seek by them, I finish up wash my hands and when I open the door, I find my audience completely blocking the way out, smiling at me as if to say is this hide and seek, it was fun can we do that again!
 

The greatest thing about Wolfhounds are they are extremely smart and pick up things very easily. It’s amazing what they pick up, your shoes, your clothes, the kids toys, the cat, you, when they come up behind you and stick that cold nose up your butt.  Yep that will pick you up alright!, they are real good at that! 

Fearghus found your other shoe

And remember the wet face at birth, it doesn't end at birth, don't let them fool you, that face is always wet, it's always best to keep a towel handy, because they love water and the first thing they do is come to tell you how much they enjoyed that long cool drink, with their face soaked and dripping all over you. Yep, you have to love it.

After feeding is always fun too, Dugan and Willow come to tell me how good dinner was, and proceed to belch in my face, and it doesn't smell like puppy breath any more. God I love when that happens….

WET FACE RUN!

Did I happen to mention they grow very quickly? Yep they do. These cute little 25 lb puppies in the process of 5 short months have turned into 103 lbs of bounding bundles of joy. I could swear they grew 3 inches more just 5 minutes ago!  They don't stop growing until they are about 2 to 3 years old,  sometimes longer. They are so happy to see us all the time even if we walk out of another room. Tails are wagging in all directions and that cute little figurine that we love so much. Well it’s gone, along with anything else that happen to get in the line of fire. Brace yourself it gets better…. Wolfhound puppies take great joy in chewing, and you can’t give them enough things to keep them busy, because they get board with their own toys. Mostly because they can destroy them in 10 seconds flat. I haven’t found a toy yet that is Wolfhound proof. I have picture proof shared from friends on our social network to give you some examples of their handy work. All I can say is, you better be on a first name basis with the good people at your local home repair store.

 art work of Merlyn

 

Chance killed the goose hiding in that pillow!

 

 They love nothing better than soft things to rip and tare, especially their beds, your beds, your shoes, his shoes.  Wolfies aren’t really that picky, couches, blankets, paper, carpets, toys, the walls and various other things that happen to look interesting.

 

 Oh and feather pillows are always a lot fun also. After all Wolfhounds are hunting dogs, who ever said they didn't hunt birds never had a goose down pillow.

 

  Sight hounds are amazing, dogs because they have very keen eye sight, if one single thing is changed they notice it. Doesn’t seem to matter where you put it they notice it, the tiniest little string on the floor they go after it, next thing you know, you have a completely unraveled rug.

art work by Emmett

Raider so proud of his work

 Yep life is sure fun with that wolfie that you always wanted all your life. But I have got to tell you, when you busted that pup in the act of redecorating your home, and you just want to spit!  they look at you and say look mummy I killed the goose that was living in that pillow! With feathers floating in the air,  stuck to his nose, covering every inch of the floor, all you want to do is laugh and wish you had the camera with you. 



You may call this destruction, Wolfhound people call it redecorating, because we know it is our job to puppy proof, and get the things you value out of reach. 
 

 

Kyla's bomb squad

Those of us who forget get quick reminder, because nothing is sacred, puppies are curious and need to take apart just about anything to see what is inside. If this includes your remote. OH Well good thing they are free from the cable company. It's always best to keep them on speed dial.

 

complements of Lindreah

Couch pillow are another issue, they are soft and comfy and you think you just have it broke in to fit the contours of your butt, well did you at all consider the comfort of your Wolfie's butt. No Problem they will make it just right.  More advise, two words DUCK TAPE.
 Wolfhound owners best friend.

Fen went to Italy once, never again

From what I have been told and what I know about Wolfhounds, they do calm down and If your still insane by the time they are 15 months old. Then and only then can you call yourself a Wolfie person.                         
 

 

And that’s the buzz on Doggie-Talk

Have a tail waggin, dog drooling, butt sniffin day

Huggies to my doggies

Colette J Griffin