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		AGE MILESTONE WE CELEBRATE CLANCY'S BIRTHDAY TODAY NOW 10 YEARS OLD! Pat on her success in long lived wolfhounds and how great full we are to have enjoyed Clancy's companionship through the years. Soon Clancy will be welcoming another puppy to the family while he prevails as reigning King Born February 29, 1996

CH. KELLCASTLE PINK CHAMPAGNE JC 07/24/2000 - 03/01/2006
(Bebe)

It's with heavy heart that we share the news of Charm's mother (Bebe) passing. She was 5 years and 8 months young
when lovingly sent to rainbow bridge by her caregivers at Steppin'wolf. Bebe was diagnosed with bone cancer just
after Christmas of 2005. Bebe has left many of us saddened by this loss. Most of all her family. Jonnette loved to tell
stories of Bebe's antics and how life was never boring with Bebe a foot. Bebe is survived by many offspring, some of
which have gone on to being champions in the conformation ring as well as setting their sites on champion titles in
coursing and obedience... a wonderful tribute to her legacy.

YEAH PICTURES ARE IN!

Pictures are in of the two puppies born to Boru and Treasure, Feb 1,2006. Both are female one is a red
wheaten and the other is a cream wheaten. As of now we don't know which of the two puppies will be our
Chantilly Lace (Lacy). To the left is a lovely picture of one of the girls escaping from the whelping box
around the age of 3-4 weeks. Click here to see more pictures.

Shay was in his first St Patrick's Day Parade Saturday (03/11/2006)
at Fort Smith, AR. The pictures to the left is one of a group picture of
some of our club members and wolfhounds and a very tired
Shay after the parade and all the festivities in Ft. Smith. The other
is another group picture during the Little Rock Ar Parade. Below are
links to websites and information about the parades we walked in.
Hot Springs, AR. 03/17/2006 the shortest parade
in the Guinness book of records and Downtown Little Rock, AR.
03/18/2006 Click here to see more Pictures taken of the different
parades our group was in. Here is also a link to the Irish Wolfhound
Club of the Ozarks.

Pictures Are Here!
Pictures are finally in of the two puppys born to Boru and Treasure. Pictures were taken
when they were 4-5 wks of age. We still do not know which of these beautiful pups will
come to live here with us. One puppy is a red wheaten and the other is a cream. Both are
girls and large for their age. With just two puppies they are well taken care of.

April 15th 2006
Cliff and Toni had just brought new puppy Pharaoh home. When excitement of getting a new puppy and companion to Caesar soon
turned into a rush to the vet for Caesar. Toni quickly recognized the symptoms of bloat and pending torsion and had Caesar to the vet
so quickly that he did not need emergency surgery. Caesar is now recovering very nicely at home and wants to play with his new
brother Pharaoh but has to wait until the Dr gives the okay. Caesar has been a big concern for us, since he is considered under weight
for his size and age. Repeated visits to his vet to find any reason for his lack of weight gain lead no where. About 3 months ago we
suggested changing Caesar from a free feed situation to scheduled feedings. Things were looking great as we got reports of slow
weight gain, until he bloated. Toni and Cliff have decided to have Caesar under go gastropexy surgery. An elective surgery to secure
his stomach to the abdominal wall to help prevent bloat and torsion in the further. For now Caesar's doctor wants to allow Caesar's
body to recover before doing surgery. Please keep Caesar in your prayers! Below is what the last study had to say about GDV and
chronically underweight dogs:

One of the last studies done on Bloat and Torsion GDV reported that : “We have consistently found, and have been able to replicate it
in this study, that dogs characterized by their owners as chronically underweight are at higher risk than dogs characterized as average
weight or even overweight,” Flick man notes.

The wait is finally over! We would like to introduce the newest edition to our family now almost 10 weeks old, Lacy. Teresa
accompanied by two good friends Lori and Jay Pitts drove to Gate Oklahoma to spend the weekend
(04-8 & 9-06 )with Marilyn and the puppies. We had a great time visiting with Marilyn but sadly only one puppy could come
back to Arkansas. Lacy is the beautiful red wheaten puppy you see to the left. She had never been for a car ride and as you
see here a perfect angle. All together the trip was 1200 miles round trip. Lacy has now been home for two days and
introduced to the other wolfhounds. Jazz is in denial and is ignoring Lacy in hopes that she will be gone soon, Shay is
frightened of Lacy and flinches with every move. Charm has taken on the role babysitter and follows Lacy's every move
around the house and Clancy our grumpy old man is not impressed, he won't worry about her until Lacy wants to share his
food. In the two days we have had her home Lacy is now leash trained and is half way house trained. Lacy loves to sit and
cuddle as well as play with her toys. A very good appetite and adventurous. In a few weeks we will start on her socializing.
Lacy's photo album

Patience, posed in wild flowers on a break from driving home Location: In Texas, on the way
home from Ft Worth, TX. Dog Shows to Monroe LA. Taken by owner: Amber Holmes. To see
more pictures of Patience click here. (Mt Carmel's All My Patience, JC)

Pine Bluff Arkansas
February 3,2007

Shay was shown in Best of Breed competition by Teresa and
was awarded his 2nd Best of Breed.
Under Judge: Mr. William F. Potter II

Shay was then shown in Hound Group by fellow exhibitor and
professional handler Sam Rodriguez. With no other placements.
We will also have a video to post. So
please keep checking back to see the video.

Hold your mouse over the picture to the left to see another
picture of Sam with Shay.

We have been very busy here with shows and the webmaster-trainer-handler being off and on sick with bronchitis the
website has been neglected as last priority of the day, week and then month. So with the end of year closing with a new
promising year ahead we will try to get our news up to speed. Lacy was shown for the first time in the 9 - 12 month class
in Mobile AL, where she picked up her first Best of Breed. She was also shown in regular Hound Group with no other
wins. She did get to participate in a puppy version of Hound Group; where she recieved 1st in Hound Group and then
went onto puppy version of Best in Show. Under Dorothy Nickles, Lacy was awarded Best Puppy in Show 11/18/06. She
was awarded a huge stocking of toys which she could hardley wait to play with as we walked out of the show site with Lacy
carring the foot end of her trophy while I held on to the top of the stocking. She got lots of awhs and congrats for being
the best puppy.

	Photo By: Melia Photography



Shay-Best of Breed, Lacy-Winner and Best of Opposite

Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club, Fayetteville, AR December 9th & 10th of 2006
Last year at this show we watched Shay, Charm and Patience win 4 point majors and so we decided for centemental reasons to bring
Shay out to show as a special. Since Teresa was going to be showing Lacy it was decided as a precautionary measure to enlist the
help of friend and professional handler Terry Smith to show Shay. Both days Terry had ring conflicts and could not take Shay in. So
Shay worked with handlers he had never met before. Sat. Shay did not do anything. Sunday Shay was teamed up with Brian
Livingston and Shay was awarded his first Best of Breed and went on to show in Hound for the first time this time with Terry Smith at
the helm. Shay did not get a placement, But looked terrific with Terry showing him. To see video taken of Shay in group ring with
Terry click here

Lacy was shown by Teresa in puppy 9-12 mo. Class.
Saturday: Lacy was awarded 1st/Reserve to 3 point major under judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Very happy with her performance really
liked this judge. Sunday: Lacy was awarded 1st/Winner/BOS and her second major of 3 points under judge Roger R. Hartinger. Mr
Hartinger was very impressed with Lacy's maturity at her age. Lacy now has 8 points w/both majors.

Tupelo Kennel Club and Greater Shelby Kennel Club, Memphis, TN. Oct 14 & 15, 2006
Lacy shown by Teresa in 6-9 month puppy class both days:
Saturday, Judge: Mrs Gloria L Geringer. Lacy was her usual self, wanting to be feed all of her treats NOW! Would hardly let me run her around
the ring with out going into a lope. Lacy received 2nd out of two in her class as the other puppy Jasmine did beautifully receiving 1st and Best of
Winners.
Sunday, Judge: Mr James E Frederiksen. Lacy did wonderfully and was in top shape. Unfortunatly our judge did not recognize that. We will
never show any of our dogs to this judge again. (Politics Sigh) The other entry is a very nice puppy but Lacy did better.

Locust Grove Fun Match, Edwardsville, IL, Lacy 6-9 month class Oct 21, 2006. Annual Fun Match held yearly for just wolfhounds. Judge this year
was Lloyd Simmons of Lonnklye. This a beautiful site for a fun match held at Gretchen's home in Edwardsville. The weather stayed nice throughout
the match. Got to visit with lots of people and their dogs. Lacy did superbly in her class...sigh she did not make the selection. During her exam the
judge said she was very well developed, and after his selection for her class the remaining were told that he would like to see more size. (?). I'm very
happy with Lacy's height at the moment she is almost 32" and at 8 months of age that is not short. In any case here are pictures of Lacy in the ring.
One bit of good news Lacy got to try out her legs in a very, very short run on the lure coursing field, Lacy did so well that she will be coursing when I
feel she is old enough.

Saline County Kennel Club of Arkansas, Benton AR. Lacy 6-9 month class Oct 28 & 29, 2006.
This was Lacy's last show in 6-9 month class
Saturday, Judge : George Heitzman. Lacy got 1st from her class, and received no other placements. Behaved very well. After best in show Lacy got to
participate in pets costume contest. She did not win anything but had a lot of fun. See pictures of Lacy in costume and some of the other entries click here.
food on the ground and constantly had her head down looking for more. As well as having no attention span her placement was deserving of her performance.

Fort Smith Kennel Club, Fort Smith, Arkansas. Oct 7 & 8, 2006

Lacy was shown by Teresa in 6-9 month puppy class both days:
Saturday, Judge: Jerry Watson. Lacy behaved beautifully with tough competition from 7 month puppy Jasmine. Because Lacy was a
little more ring savvy along with her very outgoing personality Lacy was able to win her class. Lacy had no other wins today but was
fantastic and very well behaved. To see more pictures of Saturday click here
Sunday: Judge Michael J. Dougherty : Lacy again behaved beautifully for her class and won. Lacy went on to win Winners bitch
and Best Of Opposite and a her first 3 point major. We have never shown to this judge before and want to add not because Lacy did
so well, that this judge was very through in his exam of all dogs brought before him.
Also Lacy did decide to be a puppy just before the judge selected her as winners bitch she jumped up and down on her rear legs trying
to get Teresa to play. Teresa clearly caught off guard frantically worked to get all four feet firmly placed on the ground. Lots of
laughter from spectators outside the ring. Sorry no pictures taken on Sunday.

Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club, Saturday Sept. 31, and Sunday Oct 1, 2006
Lacy was shown by Teresa in 6-9 month puppy class both days:
Saturday, Judge Judy Webb. Lacy was a little reluctant to have her teeth looked at, a phase she is apparently going through. She
also thought she was off to the races. Not the well trained puppy she was in Wyoming. Fortunately for Lacy the judge liked her
enough to give her 1st and Best of Opposite and Lacy's 1st point.
Sunday: Judge William Cunningham. Lacy was full of beans and had no attention span. Again flying around the ring Teresa
managed to keep her in a gait. Again Lacy was reluctant about showing her teeth. One more time around and the judge awarded
Lacy 1st and Best of Opposite and Lacy's 2nd point.
After the show when Lacy was getting some treats a couple that had watched at ring side came up to congratulate Lacy on her win and
spoke of how really entertaining it was to watch her be a puppy full of play and how Lacy seemed to really like being in the ring.

Fort Worth KC & Texas KC in Dallas TX. Sept 23 & 24 2006
Lacy loves to travel and go to shows, unfortunately her chauffeur and handler was feeling under the weather with a slight case of Bronchitis. More
than likely a result of being exposed to extreme weather in Wyoming and not getting enough rest. So the weekend was spent at home doing local
errands around town. Lacy and Shay both went to the vet to get weighted. Lacy 115 lbs, and Shay 166 lbs. Going to the feed store where Shay and
Lacy got lots of compliments from admirers, and your in the right place to get a saddle comments. Then a quick lunch and back home to do some
more grooming, and sleep for the weary. Hopefully we are ready for Hot Springs, AR this weekend. We show at ring 2 both Sat & Sun. Time Saturday
1250pm Sunday 1105am not many wolfhounds at this show, only 5 total (3 will be puppies of the same age). I hope the judges like puppies!

Fort Worth KC and Texas KC in Dallas TX. September 23 & 24, 2006. Judges: Dr. Harry Smith JR. and Mr Charles E. Trotter.
Lacy will be shown in the 6 -9 month puppy class.

Hot Springs National Park KC, Hot Springs, AR. September 30 and October 1, 2006. Judges: Judy Webb and Mr William
Cunningham. Lacy will be shown in 6-9 month puppy class

Fort Smith K C, Fort Smith Ar. October 7 & 8, 2006. Judges: Mr. Jerry M. Watson and Mr. Michael Dougherty. Lacy will be
shown in the 6-9 month puppy class

Caesar update: It has now been over 4 months post surgery for gastropexy (stitching the stomach to the
abdominal wall to prevent torsion) and neutering for Caesar after having survived Bloat and Torsion in April of this year.
We are very pleased to hear that Caesar has made tremendous strides in his weight gain and health. Caesar has been
on puppy food along with Pharaoh nearly right after surgery when his weight was down to an all time low of 117 pounds.
Caesar has never weighted more than 137 pounds and now he is well over 140 pounds. Plans are to return Caesar to
a quality adult dog food to maintain his weight and physical needs. His owners Cliff and Toni are also very pleased to
report that physically Caesar is in the best of condition thanks in great part to Pharaoh. Caesar and Pharaoh enjoy daily
runs of chase in what Toni and Cliff call the back forty of their new home in Gulfport MS. Their yard also includes a small
pond that Pharaoh loves to splash around and run in. While Caesar ventures no further than the edge as this would be
equal to a bath... So Pharaoh being a water loving puppy has no problem keeping to the rules of the game.
Click here if you would like to see the latest pictures of Caesar 2 yrs 3 mo and Pharaoh 7 months playing.
Thursday, Sept 14,2006

Puppy 6-9 month class
Over 1200 miles, traveled one way to Lacy's first Specialty held in Cheyenne, WY. Leaving Wed 08-30-06, at around 130 pm. It was non-stop driving
for a caravan of 4 vans after meeting up in Tulsa, OK around 830 pm.. The weather was excellent throughout our drive of over 20 hours. On the way
home (Saturday 9-2-06) we stopped to stay overnight and visit with Marilyn in Gate Oklahoma which was 610 miles from Cheyenne WY. We left for
home around 130 pm the next day (9-03-06). Another 10+ hours and 600 miles later we where home and quickly catching up on lost Z time!
While at the specialty we stayed at the Hitching Post which was only a few minutes from the show site. Fabulous location for the show site with
beautiful lake and manicured grounds at Lions Park. The day started out with the best of weather a balmy 75* with a light wind. Lacy was also in top
condition and showed beautifully for Sweepstakes Judge Mr. R. Gregory Shaw (Castlemaine). Out of 7 in Lacy's class she was awarded 3rd place.
Lacy stood out with her remarkable focus as she was asked to stand in a stack for almost 2 minutes as we waited for the judge attempt to do an exam
of the entry before us which proved to be a little difficult as she was a very timid puppy. When it was Lacy's turn she was solid and unwavering in her
exam with sound movement as we made our way around the ring combined with a very upbeat happy gait with head held high.
As for regular conformation the same entry's from sweepstakes were also in attendance under judge Mr. John R. Briggs (Rathdaws). The weather was
awful with the temp. now down in the low 40's with strong winds we were frozen like popsicles. Despite the colder weather all of the puppies were
enjoying it and did well. Tougher competition prevailed and Lacy did not place. Congratulations to all the winners throughout the specialty, we had a lot
of fun and hope to return for next year's specialty. To see additional pictures click here.

Wonderful new site...lots of open floor to work with and kept nice and cool with temp of over 100* outside.
Lacy shown in puppy 6-9 months (actual age 6mo 2wks)

Saturday, shown by Teresa to Anne Fleming (judge) Lacy received her first place in class did not receive any more wins. Judge
complimentary on Lacy being well behaved for her first show.
Sunday, shown by Teresa to Karin Ashe (judge) Lacy again received her first place in class did not receive any more wins. Judge again
was very happy to see a very well tempered puppy. Teresa was a bit worried after seeing another puppy from the male classes get excused.
Unfortunately the two cameras brought to the show, had dead batteries by ring time. Only two photo's to post . They will however give you
an idea of what the new show site looks like. Click here to see photos.

Update at the home front.
One of Clancy's duties as head of the pack was getting everyone together for a song. Since Clancy's departure
we have not had any singing so the home remains silent in the mornings and when we leave the house.
Shay of course on the other side of the coin so to speak. Very unhappy about mom and not being allowed
play with her. As a result Shay has started to go off his food and we have decided not to take him to the
Greeley Co. Specialty because of his lack of interest in anything else but mom.
Charm our very athletic hound is also about to be in season...which is good timing as we plan to have her out
coursing again by October. Poor Shay (sigh) Charm has made wonderful progress in weight loss and
conditioning. Hopefully she will get her next title in coursing Senior Courser (SC), before summer next year.
Lacy has been growing slow and steady both in body and mind. The youngest in the family she is well on her
way to being very well trained for the conformation ring. Lacy has mastered the stand and stay along with
exams of the mouth, at first very dangerous to ones fingers. <BG>

Cove Creek's Clancy Allen 02-29-1996 -07-24-2006

Almost 5 months ago we celebrated Clancy's 10 th Birthday.   Now with heavy hearts we are sharing the loss we feel in a tribute to our
sweet Clancy. A member of our family for more than 10 years and reigning king has passed onto God's Kingdom and travels to Rainbow
Bridge. Until we are reunited lots of tears and a sense of utter loss will fill the days we miss you the most!

Because we love you Sweet Clancy we sent you on a journey to paradise.
You will no longer be hindered by an aging body, and you will run with the grace and
speed you once enjoyed. Until we are reunited we will send our love on the wings of butterflies.
Thank you God for Blessing our home with Clancy for so many wonderful years!
We will miss you Sweet Clancy.

Clancy's Pedigree

Riverside West KC of Gr. New Orleans Inc. & Metairie Kennel Club in Monroe, LA May 6th & 7th 2006

Patience: Shown in Open Class; age 23 months May. 10th
Saturday, Patience shown by: Owner Amber in Open Class was selected 1st in class and Winners Bitch. Earning 2 points, Judge Mrs.
Donnelle Richards. Patience now has 10 points and both majors
Sunday, Patience shown by owner Amber did get a 2nd place of two entries in Open Class today, Judge: Mr. Gary L. Doerge. Another great
weekend for Patience's owners Jesse & Amber. Hopes are Patience will finish in 2006 like her brother Shay. (Litter-mate to Shay Mt Carmel's
All My Patience)

Emmet: Shown in Open Class: 2.5 Years
Saturday: Shown by Donna Yeldell in open class was selected 1st and reserve winner. Judge: Mrs Donnelle Richards.

Sunday: Shown by Donna Yeldell, Emmet is awarded 1st and reserve today. Judge: Mr Gary L. Doerge.
(Litter-mate to Charm - Steppin'wolf's Must be a Weasley)

Rosie: Shown in Puppy Bitches 9 to 12 Month Class: Age 10 months May 1st

Saturday: Shown by Donna Yeldell in 9-12 month puppy class Rosie and gets 2nd place of two entries. Judge Mrs. Donnelle Richards.
Sunday: Shown by Donna Yeldell in 9-12 month puppy class Rosie turns on the charm and is awarded 1st and Winners Bitch along with BoS
over a special. Rosie's first 2 points won under judge: Mr. Gary L. Doerge. (Half sister on the Dam side to Charm - Steppin'wolf's
Rosaleen DHU)

IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA - NATIONAL SPECIALTY - PURNIA FARMS
GRAY SUMMIT, MO APRIL 25 - 29,2006

Congratulations to all the winners and those that made the cut.
We had a great time as spectators and exhibitors. Deb Frank had Sammy shown in 12-18 month bitch
class on Thursday with 16 entries. Amber Holmes did a fabulous job of showing Sammy.
Teresa showed Shay in Best of Breed Class on Saturday. Shay did a wonderful job in the ring with 17
other Champions (just males)
Although Sammy and Shay did not make the cut we are very great full to have the opportunity to see and
meet a lot of great hounds and their human families. We'll see you in TX for 2007 Nationals.

New page: Video and Slide shows now have a separate page. Things got too crowded on this page. So please look for links or
just click on the button to the left. As always thank you for visiting our web site.

Updated pictures of Boru and Becca puppys pictured at
3 to 4 weeks in age. To see the slide show with some
great celtic music click here. Hope you enjoy.

St. Patrick's Day Parade, Little Rock to North Little Rock, Arkansas
Ah! A Pleasure it be for the heart , the young, the old and an Irish
wolfhound or twenty!
Exercise and fresh air with crowds lining the streets to see the parade.
Here is a short video of our group the IWCO (The Irish Wolfhound Club
of the Ozarks) Look for Rumor and Zelda puppys being pulled around in
wagons in their first St Patrick's Day Parade by their proud owners. It
was a good day to celebrate. Hope everyone had a good holiday.
Thank you to the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas for inviting our little
club to be part of a great event!

March 31, 2007.
10 puppies got their kindergarden pictures taken.
Some were quick to show off for the camera some just
wanted to bum around. Click on the picture to the left to
see the first pictures of Bor