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St Patricks Day and Irish Wolfhounds
Little Rock - North Little Rock Parade 03/15/08
Now as a regular entry in the parade our group Irish Wolfhound Club of the Ozarks (IWCO).
Mingeled with spectators from the parade. As spectors go they come in all sizes and ages, we
especially enjoy the interaction our dogs have with children.
To the left is Tonks owned by Sean and Lauren who drove in from Memphis, Tn. to be part of the
parade with their two wolfhounds. You can't help but chuckle when you
look at this picture and how it captures a special moment when Tonks wants to check-out this young
spectator, and her reaction. Click on the picture to see all of the remaining photo's.
Parade hosted by the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas this was their 9th year.
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Jazz and Ivy 03-07-08
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Winter weather in March
After a heart breaking February that left us drained emotionally with the loss of our old
boxer Britney. We got a much-needed change of scenery. 2 days of snow the
first just a dusting of the white stuff...enough that Sonoma would not come in to get dry
and cleaned up. Then 2 days later we get just enough snow that schools were closed
and we were able to spend the entire day playing in a very wet 3 inches of snow. There are some great
pictures of all the wolfhounds enjoying the snow. Most while it was falling. The best pictures are of our
Charm and her great escape the following day. Please visit our photo gallery to view all the photos
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Britney 1995 - Feb 22,2008
with too much grief (Britney and Kaysee) were her dogs. Soon after adopting Britney and Kaysee we
welcomed Jasmine to the family and Britney became one of Jazz's favorite playmate's. This did not last past
Jazz's 4th birthday. Britney was a dominate dog and kept attaching Jazz and just before Jazz turned 4 we
could not even have them in the same room. Britney did get introduced to Jazz's puppys and she was
absolutely wonderful, very sweet and gentle, even when they where old enough to bite at her tail. With every
new puppy introduced to the pack there was never any problems with letting them play with Britney. Thurs Feb
Britney came to us as a rescue in 1997 when one of her owners committed suicide. Leaving the other owner
with too much grief (Britney and Kaysee) were her dogs. Soon after adopting Britney and Kaysee we
welcomed Jasmine to the family and Britney became one of Jazz's favorite playmate's. This did not last past
Jazz's 4th birthday. Britney was a dominate dog and kept attaching Jazz and just before Jazz turned 4 we
could not even have them in the same room. Britney did get introduced to Jazz's puppys and she was
absolutely wonderful, very sweet and gentle, even when they where old enough to bite at her tail. With every
new puppy introduced to the pack there was never any problems with letting them play with Britney. Thurs Feb
22,2008 we had to say goodbye to our sweet old gale. We did everything to save her including surgery but
her heart was not strong enough. She passed away in our arms after she survived surgery for bloat and
torsion. On that day Jazz came into the room to say goodbye to her friend. Rest in peace sweet Britney.
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New Pictures....Lots of new pictures.
Recently purchased a new camera. While our old camera was still in working condition we thought it was
time for a new one after 8 years of reliable service from the old camera. There are still lots of pictures to
process and post. Our best pictures so far have been of Lacy and Shay playing. Our new camera has
captured some very detailed and energy packed pictures. In these pictures you will see teeth. Don't be
alarmed these two always play very rough and come out smelling like roses. Even though it looks as if Lacy
is over matched. Like any espiring Diva, she can stop the play anytime. Shay is also very good about
listening to Lacy when she wants to stop. We have also updated some of the individual pictures for Shay,
Charm, Lacy and Sonoma. All can be viewed by visiting our Photo Gallery page.
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Congratulations Patience!
Afghan Hound Club of Dallas In Glen Rose, TX
Jan 5 & 6 2008
Patience is well on her way to becoming a lure coursing Champion (FC) Patience ran both Sat
and Sun as the only wolfhound entered for trials. Patience was awarded Best of Breed both
days. The BIG WIN was on Sunday. Amber and Jesse decided to stay for Best in Field. To
everyone's surprise and joy Patience pulled it off and took home Best in Field...earning a major
win with her points now at 5. Jesse and Amber are very excited about the win and hope Patience
continues to bring home the wins that will earn her a Champion title in Lure Coursing. Patience
also has 10 points in conformation and both majors maybe we will have the first dual Champion
from Mt Carmel. Lots of credit goes to Jesse and Amber for Patience's training and continued
conditioning that made this win possible. Keep up the good work.
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Sooner Kennel Club of Enid, Oklahoma
October-13 & 14-2007
Entries - Lacy and Sonoma
Judges: Sat= Mr Robert S. Forsyth, Sun = Mrs. Robert S. Forsyth
Lacy was shown from Best of Breed Competion
These were the first shows that Lacy was shown as a finished Champion
Lacy was successfull at wining BOB both days (No other placements)
Sonoma was shown from the 6-9 month puppy Class.
Saturday Sonoma was awarded 1st/Best of Winners/Best Puppy
Sunday Sonoma was awarded 1st/Winner (No points either day)
Breeder Louann H. Ellis
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Louann H. Ellis ( Trampas Irish Wolfhounds- Est 1976)
June 30,1934 - October 23,2007
Friend, Mentor and Breeder. This is a small tribute to Louann Ellis . Louann, we will miss you
dearly. Our only comfort from our lose comes through the eyes of our beloved wolfhounds.
(Portal to the soul) You will live on through the spirit and the heart beat of your Trampas
hounds. We hope you look upon us from heaven with pride in the future generation of
wolfhounds carrying your beloved Trampas lines, and your wishes to keep Tini's line alive. Thank
you so much for entrusting us with that line.
Louann graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in
Business Administration. She was awarded the Bast Award as the most outstanding student in
the School of Business. Louann and her husband Ben traveled to rodeos where Ben rode bulls,
bareback and did steer wrestling. Later they continued taking their children to rodeos, where they
were very successful barrel racers. Their son also went onto wrestling matches where he
became an outstanding competitor. Louann traveled extensively during the 70's and 80's. She
went to all the Western European countries, England, Ireland, Greece, Egypt and on an
archaeological dig in Israel.
Louann purchased her first wolfhound in 1976 and became very active in the showing and
breeding of wolfhounds. During those 30 years of breeding and showing the Trampas line has
been credited with over 50 Champions. Louann was a lover of all animals and implores those
she leaves behind to respect all living beings. We as the dominant and most cruel of species are
charged with their well -being.
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A New AKC Champion of Record!
Sept 29, 2007
Trampas Chantilly Lace (Lacy), earned her last two points at Hot Springs
AR, under judge Paula Hartinger. Now that Lacy is finished we are looking
forward to getting her started in Lure Coursing and preparing for her first
breeding scheduled for Spring /Summer of 2008
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Jazz at 6 + yrs old 09-18-06
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Jazz at almost 7 yrs 05-11-07
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Jasmine (Jazz) recovering from closed Pyrometra
Sept 8 - Sept 28, 2007
While Teresa was out of town, the weekend of the 8-9 of Sept, Jazz got very ill. Symptoms were confusing and
very alarming. She refused to eat anything and very lethargic. Temperature was up and down, drank
excessive amounts of water matched equally with her the need to go potty. Occasional cough, along with a
nose that was stuffy and hard to breath from, eyes runny and ears smelly and yucky. Along with an obviously
swollen abdomen. September 10th, X-ray's confirmed that Jazz had Pyrometra not only that but a closed
pyrometra which is the most dangerous and fatal without surgery. Jazz was left overnight at the vet to prepare
her for the next day's surgery. Jazz was put on fluids to prevent dehydration and very strong antibiotics. Sept.
11th at 9:45am surgery was started. All of Jazz's reproductive organs were removed..notably the Uterus. The
swelling from inside Jazz's abdomen was from her uterus. Jazz's uterus was so huge from infected matter inside
it was now 10.5 pounds and had all the signs of being ready to rupture. If allowed to rupture Jazz would have
died. Surgery was an uneventful 45 minutes long. Getting Jazz to her feet to go home, took forever. She was
per-medicated with Morphine and this tends to prolong the effects of the anesthesia. During the first 10 days of
her recovery at home she ate little and it was determined that it was from the antibiotic that she continued to
take at home. In less than 24 hours of finishing her antibiotics her appetite had returned in a big way. She now
happily eats everything she is offered. Jazz is now doing so well that when outside she tears up the yard with
the spirit and enthusiasm of a yearling. Not the demeanor of an older lady of 7.5 years. Here is a link to
information about Pyrometra.
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Caesar recovering from Back Surgery
August 27 - September 26, 2007
Monday the 27th of August Caesar lost mobility in his rear legs and was incontinent; a series of x-rays were done
right away which found nothing out of the ordinary. Caesar was put on steroids and set up for an appointment to
see a specialist and do an MRI in Louisiana. August 28th Caesar had regained his mobility but was still
incontinent. Wednesday the 29th of August, The results of the MRI, Caesar had two ruptured discs between the
6th & 7th vertebrae of the lumbar area of his spin. One described as being major and the other minor.
Treatment: Traditional medicine (no surgery) would have been a waiting period of 2 months before any signs of
recovery and if there had been no progress by this point there would have been even more damage. Surgery
gave Caesar a 75 –80% chance of full recovery. With results of the surgery's outcome being apparent
immediately and up to 10 day's. Toni and Cliff made the decision to go with the surgery. Surgery was performed
on Friday the 31st of August, the surgery was uneventful and went very well. Now it was just a waiting process.
Next day Caesar was up and walking, but still incontinent. Finally on Thursday the 6th of September. Great
News! Caesar was going potty on his own and would be ready to come home the following Monday the 10th of
September. Caesar apparently had an accident on Sunday and as a precaution Caesar stayed one more day for
observation. Caesar is now home and at first Pharaoh was not allowed to visit Caesar for good reasons. Ever
so often depending on how Caesar moved he still yelps out in pain. The vet said this could be a suture or a nerve
that is still angry but should get better over time. So far Cesar is doing well…eating everything in sight. Some of
his finer motor skills are slow to return. One very noticeable one is the inability to wag his tail. Doctor said that
this could return depending on how angry those nerves are and may take several months.
Wednesday, Sept 26th 2007, Caesar has started to regain more movement in his tail and is now allowed to
resume being the loving bigger brother to Pharaoh while in the home and supervised. Still not allowed to play or
run together. It's one step closer to Caesar returning to a normal life of playing and romping around the
homestead.
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New pictures of little
Sonoma.
Pictures taken at 6.5 months old and again at 6.3wks old.
Click here to visit Sonoma's photo gallery
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