What's New
This page will be updated with the most recent events at the top.  Information will include show results, awards and birthdays and other
events that we wish to share with our visitors.
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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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Start of a new "What's New" page.  For past posts in what's new go to
Archives.  Links are provided at the top and bottom of this page to the left.  As
always thank you for visiting Mt Carmel
Jazz  at  6 + yrs old 09-18-06
Jazz at almost 7 yrs 05-11-07
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.
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




















Pictures of Caesar with
Cliff. While visiting
Caesar at the hospital.
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.  
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
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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Ornaments are made of high quality porcelain Round or Oval in shape ribbon
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Planned breeding of our Lacy to Rafferty

Has been canceled for spring summer of 2008.  Last minute changes to our
plans require a delay that we hope will allow us to reschedule for a
fall/winter 2008 breeding.  Please check back for updates.  
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.
Shay and Lacy Playing 01-27-08
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.  

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 wonderfull, very sweet and gentle, even when
they where old enogh 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 torrsion.   On that day Jazz came into the room to say
goodbye to her friend.  Rest in peace sweet Britney.
Jazz and Ivy 03-07-08
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
Click to see more photos
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.
Claremore Kennel Club of Oklahoma, INC March 29 & 30, 2008
Claremore, OK
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma entered in the 12 - 18 Month class - now 13 months
Saturday - Judge: Mrs Joan P. Anselm - 2nd/Reserve  No points
Sunday - Judge: Mr Russell McFadden - 2nd/Reserve  No points
Stayed at a great hotel in Pryor, Ok about 10 min drive to the show site.
Microtel Inn hotel lots
of areas to walk your dog as well as being clean; room also had microwave and refrigerator.
Group picture of
Trampas hounds in TX
Trampas Irish Wolfhounds
April 10,2008  IWCA Nationals - Southfork, TX
Group photo - Just so happened that most of the Trampas entries at
nationals in TX were from Louann's last litter.  All but Evie which
is the first on the left are litter-mates to Sonoma.  Evie is Lacy's
Litter-mate.  I have not seen her since she was just shy of 6 months.
She is currently being trained and handled by Sam.   He also own's
Conlan.  I can't wait to see how Evie does at her first show.
Dogs from left to right.  Evie, Conlan, Sonoma, Cuinn and Celine
Irish Wolfhound Club of America National Specialty
Southfork, Texas   April 8 - 11, 2008
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma - 14 months old

Sweepstakes - Judge: Steve LaVan
12 - 15 month class - April 8,2008  7 entrys 2 absent
Sonoma awarded 3rd place see official picture
click here

Conformation - Judge: Mrs Kelly of Nutstown (Ireland)
12 - 18 month - April 10, 2008  14 entrys 1 absent
Sonoma did not place to see placement results
click here
click here to see lots of photos
Patience & Amber
having a pep talk
Irish Wolfhound Club of America National Specialty
Southfork, Texas   April 8 - 11, 2008
Mt Carmel's All My Patience JC

Rally - Judge: Nancy Simmons
Novice A - April 9, 2008  2 entered
Patience recieved an 83 out of a possible 100, 1st in class  Patience now has 1 leg of 3 towards
her Rally Novice title.  Big thank you to her owners Amber and Jesse who made her win possible.  
Patience did not fall far from the tree when it comes to her intellegence, she gets that from her
mom.  Very proud of everyone.  Can't wait to see what Patience will be doing next.  To see picture
at left along with many others please click on the photo.  To view offical results
Click here
North Arkansas Kennel Club, INC  April 19 & 20,2008
Harrison, Arkansas
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma entered in the 12 - 18 Month class - now 14 months
Saturday - Judge: Mr Dana P Cline - 2nd  No points
Sunday - Judge: Mr Jon Cole - 1st/W/BOB  1 point
Yeah!  Sonoma has her first point!  Pleasant surprise was not expecting Sonoma to do any
winning yet. She is so immature.  Picture by Nugent Photo
AH...PUPPIES!

CONGRADULATIONS   2 boys 2 girls  born 08/06/08 to Mufasa & Aubrey.  Grandma Bonny is happy to
be getting some well deserved sleep.
A HUGE WISH all goes well for Deb.  Just got word that her girl Sammy is going to have 12 puppies.  
Due date 05-17-08.
Ever ask yourself  - How do they do that?
Double Suspension Gallope
A wonderful page describing the Double Suspension Gallope and the Special
structure, common to greyhound-bodied dogs to achieve this kind of suspension.