Hawkhaven Irish Wolfhounds

07/04/2024

Happy July 4th to all my friends in the U.S.

05/31/2024

“Cú Faoil”!

The Irish Wolfhound’s history is shrouded in the hazy mists of time, but it’s known to be an ancient breed mentioned in Irish laws predating Christianity by some 7,000 years. In those old texts, the dogs were referred to as “cú” or “Cú Faoil” ((pronounced Koo-Fil) which some have translated to alternately mean Irish hound, hound, wolf dog and war dog. Only kings and nobility were allowed to own the impressive hound, the numbers of them determined by the person’s social status and position.

Irish Wolfhounds were used as hunters as well as war dogs, and also to guard property and all that stood on it. These dogs were held in such high regard that it’s said battles were fought over them.

In the 13th century, King John of England gave one to Llewellyn, a prince of Wales, and over the centuries, royals across Europe were owners or were gifted them by other royals. That said, by the 19th century, the breed was close to extinction. A few families, mostly descendants of old Irish chieftains, held the few remaining wolfhounds.

Captain George Augustus Graham along with a few other breeders is credited for reviving the breed. He wrote in 1879: “It has been ascertained beyond all question that there are few specimens of the breed still left in Ireland and England to be considered Irish wolfhounds, though falling short of the requisite dimensions. This blood is now in my possession.” Graham devoted the rest of his life to ensuring the survival of the breed.

Image of Empress Elisabeth of Austria with her Wolfhound in 1869

04/29/2024

2 boys 2 weeks 2 days

04/29/2024

Sorry this is a bit late. 3 girls aged 2 weeks and 2 days.

04/13/2024

Been a busy 2 days. 5 lovely Irish Wolfhound Puppies, 2 male 3 female.
All fat and healthy.
Photo's to follow.

03/21/2023

01/14/2023

I AM WILLING TO HELP YOU FIND AN ETHICAL BREEDER!
I’m ALWAYS more than happy to help ANYONE who wants to find an ethical breeder. All you have to do is ask!
It takes almost no time and I’m always happy to answer ANY question you have.
You found a breeder you like but you’re not 100% sure? Send me their kennel and I’ll double check for you.
You’re interested in a purebred but you’re not sure what breed will best fit your lifestyle? Well tell me how much time you can put into grooming, training, and exercise and we will narrow it down to a few breeds.
You’ve never looked into purchasing from a breeder but you’re interested? Ask me anything and I’ll tell you what it’s like and what’s to be expected.
You want a second set of eyes for the contract with your breeder? Send it on over and we can go over it together!
I AM ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP.
Please just ask, unethical breeders are much too damaging to all pure breeds to continue to be unknowingly supported through lack of consumer knowledge.
And yes, I will also help you find a RESPONSIBLE RESCUE. One who is purely in it to help dogs in need!
There are many rescues who purchase from irresponsible breeders and then "adopt" the puppies out at a higher cost than what they paid. They will lie and say it is to help cover costs of other dogs. This is called RETAIL RESCUE.
Therefore Retail rescue STILL supports irresponsible breeding practices!
ADOPT or SHOP,
just do so RESPONSIBLY!
Feel free to share the message with a photo of your dog 🙂 I did !

10/19/2022

BIS Grnd Ch. Custail Justice of Hawkhaven aka Rogan - October 2022 Reddeer and District Kennel Club show.

08/01/2022

Pleased to announce the safe arrival of our 'Taffy Litter'
Grand Champion Custail Justice at Hawkhaven x Grand Champion Barrasys Explorer
on July 25th 2022 - photo's to follow

07/07/2022

07/07/2022

Big Boast - Custail Justice at Hawkhaven [Rogan] finished his Grand Championship in style. with 1 group 3, 4 group 1's and a Best in Show. Huge thanks to Terrina Maciborski and her team.

04/04/2022

Cdn. CH. Custail Justice at Hawkhaven group 2 at RDDKC show.
Huge thanks to Terrina and a very competent young lady with a bright future.

03/23/2022