You're looking to add an Irish Wolfhound to your Sydney home, but where do you start? Right here! Before these beautiful hounds became popular family companions, their original purpose was for large game hunting.
We're here to help you in your search for your new companion with a list of some great reputable breeders in and around Sydney.
Buying a dog online safely and responsibly requires research and knowledge of both the breeder and the breed itself.
Pets Online guarantees you're doing your search right. We only approve of breeders recognised by dog breeder registers like the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), the Irish Wolfhound Club of NSW, and Dogs NSW.
Wulfargar are members of the Irish Wolfhound Club of NSW and have been popular contestants in many Sydney Royal Dog and Easter Shows. With over 30 years of experience breeding Irish Wolfhounds, they continuously strive to breed sound, healthy, and long-lived dogs. Their breeding program ensures all dogs are heart tested and hip/elbow scored.
Mionlach are breeding partners with Wulfgar Kennels and members of Dogs NSW and the IW Club of NSW. They breed for type, temperament, health, and soundness with American and European bloodlines. The owner is both an exhibitor and a handler of the dog.
Callara Paws are proud show owners and breeders of Irish Wolfhounds. All dogs are bred and raised in a family environment with complete pedigree lines. Their puppies are available to only the best, approved homes and come registered with Dogs NSW.
Maclaomainn are star breeders of the Irish Wolfhound with a multitude of showing and breeding awards. They're members of the IW Club of NSW and QLD and breed Irish Wolfhounds for good health, true to type, and excellent temperaments. Their puppies come from the best Australian and European bloodlines and are raised in a family environment.
In Australia, the cost of an Irish Wolfhound from a qualified breeder can cost $2500-$4500. Quality hounds with extensive pedigrees and champion bloodlines often cost much higher. Always be wary of prices far above or far below the average.
Every reputable breeder will have their dogs do health checks and DNA testing. Irish Wolfhound puppies should always come with the following paperwork: - A Purchase Contract - Your puppy's vaccination record, worming treatment, and microchip details - A Recognised Pedigree or Breed Club Certificate - Health Tests
It is safe to buy a puppy online, so long as you stick to registered breed clubs like the ANKC and Dogs NSW. Never send money online for a puppy you've never met.
Here's a list of ways to ensure you go about buying an Irish Wolfhound safely: - Research your breeder first. Get to know their reputation and qualifications. - Contact the breeder and ask questions about the puppy's pedigree and health history. - Visit the puppy at the breeder's house before paying any money. If you're unable to, request a video call of the breeder and puppy, perhaps even the stud dogs too. - Ensure the pups come with all the necessary paperwork listed above.