...which I neither endorse nor am the responsible party for, I just link to them and these links could  be unreliable after the latest Revision.
We lost some, found some, corrected some. Oh, and I've tried to stay away from those with Java-driven codes, heavy or
repetitive music, and garish colors. I hope you will find my selections informative, fun and educational. I've had some
problems trying to keep the type sizes all alike, so please bear with me!
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Breed Info & National Club Contact
AKC ...has a full service site for canine related ownership. It is a little hard to follow, but AKC is continuing to update, upgrade and simplify.
SCIWFA...is an Irish Wolfhound only breed club hosting varied IW and family activities in Southern California. This targets the membership application.

  Something VERY Special-- All Hounds
Artist, Cindy Conter of Arizona, has graciously allowed me to highlight her work. Please tour her website and drool over the Irish Wolfhound jewelry she has designed. This award-winning artisan is charming, a delight to chat with and extremely cognizant of your pocketbook, as well as interested in offering custom pieces of your personal description.
Professional Dog Photos by renown writer-photographer! Exceptional work and artistry. Have camera, will travel! Give some pizzazz to your Christmas cards, dog advertisements, or just a lovely portrait for your pleasure.
 Lure Coursing/Racing Website, items of superior quality for your "hunting" enjoyment. Check it out. Ask questions. Get involved.

  General Pet Info--Products, Supplies, Transport, Still Undecided?
A Canine Marketplace...PetSmart..full of products and services for dogs and other species. Comprehensive Club listings. Good site to browse through.
Dog Owner's Guide ...sponsored by Nature's Recipe, another good source to browse articles and breed data, nutrition highlights, and resource material. No, Irish Wolfhounds are not mentioned. Very slow to load.
Dog Stuff ...I liked this "homey" site! Unpretentious and enjoyable. Well-built handcrafted items. Some of you may find a few items to be pricey, but I'd bet the workmanship and Customer Service policy will make you the winner. Limited catalog, but good!
Browseable Catalog. This one takes some time to load and you really need to know what you're looking for. I suggest getting the hardcopy catalog.
House Signs ... The custom signs are constructed on rust-resistant baked enamel aluminum, high quality magnetic sheeting, and weather treated pine. Also offering Weathervanes, mailbox toppers, stoneware pet dishes, pet memorials, and self-applied stickers.
Custom Flags ... Custom designed dog flags are made by double applique using a 200 denier nylon.  These top quailty flags are available in different background colors. Let people know what dog is in Your household! These must be ordered by calling an 800#--no biggie but does take a bit more time.
Dog Breeders Online Directory. The online Directory has been updated and offers a wide range of contacts in U.S. and Canada! It is much better now. You could possibly find a breeder closer to home.
Linderland Stage ...provides a ground transportation service for the "fear of flying" crowd, the breeder who needs to ship, and for families who want their pet with them in a new city...or... at reasonable rates.
Professional Pet Transports Inc. ...provides a competitive ground transport service. One or more of the Pet Transporters could be in your area when you need them.
PetAir ... A professional animal air/airport transportation service. Breeders who need to ship puppies may find this service very convenient. Here are a few others: www.caninecarriers.com; www.jetpets.com; or a full listing from www.ipata.com ... May you never need any of them!!!

  Health In General & Alternatives
Revival Catalog ... Lots of vitamin/nutrient information within the catalog pages! Great to have on hand for little things. Also has grooming products, disinfectants, and equipments. Reasonable prices.
Holistic book. Might find this useful. I have not had an opportunity to preview it. It is free... This site could get better with time.
What is Homeopathy? This site offers general articles-- updated monthly-- on homeopathy and natural ways to keep your hound healthy.
A Link to Herbals. Provides a comprehensive herbal list and links to providers.
Animal Homeopathy Vets. Contains a listing of homeopathic vets, including one in San Diego, CA. If it doesn't take you directly to the Listing, delete all the sub-stuff and go to the basic URL then follow the links to the List.

  General IW Information
THE BOOK! Title: The Irish Wolfhound, Symbol of Celtic Splendor by Mary McBryde ...takes you to Amazon.com where you need to enter the author's name or book title. This is a relatively current, definitive, authoritative document! It is a "must have" for novice owners and breeders alike. We do not advocate, however, that it be taken as gospel. Some minor philosophies could differ with Sunstag's viewpoint. This link takes you to Amazon Books and their on-line ordering service where the book is currently listed! It is apparently out of print already. Watch  eBay for "used" copies.
Digitaldog ...from a trainer's point of view -- very general, but good reading. Some would make nice bedtime reading for the kids--the 2-legged ones!

  Foreign and Other Kennels, General IW
DOG CLUB, Internet Dog Directory: a general Index of worldwide clubs, kennels and breeders of our great breed. See some of the kennel websites for a good overview of what is representative of the Irish Wolfhound through the world.
ROHAN IRISH WOLFHOUNDS.  Lovely beginnings! Also raise, train and show Peruvian Paso horses. Be sure to check them out!
 IRISH WOLFHOUND WEB-JAPAN.  I had a lovely discussion about the current (2005) trend to FAT Irish Wolfhounds instead of the athletic, long-lived ones. Akiko Tatsuki promises an English version shortly.

 Irish Wolfhound Magazine
IWQuarterly ...direct link to subscription. Good overall IW coverage and book catalog. I do take issue with the caption under their opening photo: It says the dogs are of the "old type". There is only ONE type, and these hounds are representative under both the "old" and "current" standard. Good magazine on the whole.

  Travel/Camping
Camping With Your Dog ...all sorts of camping info on hiking, backpacking, where-to, what to take... Don't forget to vaccinate!
Travel Dog...must be someone with Stile!...not spelled wrong either: Stiles Travel, specializes in doggie goings. Same Link as Dog Parks Dog Parks & Beaches . Very slow to load. One thing that slows you down is having to become a "member"... Albiet Free, it still requires time to get the data you want.
Take Your Pet... nice, clear pages for your edification. Easy to browse. They also offer a free E-Zine with membership. Another that want you to become a "member".

 Training
Clicker Training ...isn't new, just useful! A training method that's HOT! Well put together site. I suggest this as a MUST SEE, not necessarily do I advocate using this method. This method is an involved 3-step process.
Superdog ...well, yours could be. Try this site to decide--with suggestions and book list. This one also offers Bereavement help.

  Pet Names
Fido? or Phydo? ...A couple thousand ideas and alpha listing plus links to other sites. (Maybe they're interesting, I don't know for sure as I didn't have time to check--wanna do it for me?--some are really great; others, well, hummmmm <G>, certainly not suited for an Irish Wolfhound!)

   Irish Fun "Stuff"
The Celtic Lady ...I stumbled into this one and was thrilled! Getting better all the time! A delight for the eyes and to grace your home!
Tattoo Lady ...wonderful Irish/Celtic designs by a dear IW friend/owner. As Pat says: Be Art! I'm still considering a harp or something <G>
Music & News ...things Irish! You'll love the jukebox at the bottom of the page.
Antique Irish Books...Similar to Amazon.com in ordering. Click on the Irish section which includes modern and ancient volumes. His Related Links offer a wide variety of subjects, tours, and celtic objects. Some connections tried did not link.
Genealogical Stuff...Be ye Irish, me laddie? Plenty of research data, books, music, Irish E-Cards, maps to help you trace your heritage.

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SUNSTAG (Reg.) IRISH WOLFHOUNDS
Dixie Hirsch || P.O. Box 777 ||  Silverado, CA 92676-0777
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