A Wolfie in the House
posted by Chris at 17:12
As you may have read earlier, I want a wolfhound, and a while ago registered with the Irish Wolfhound Rescue Trust. Today we had a visit from Lin, the local home checker for them, and Celt.
Now, I had two wolfhounds, Beamish and Murphy. Beamish was a big lad; 15 stone and stood 6ft 4" on his back legs, so I kind of knew what to expect. Celt was the next size up; he was huge!! Loveable, as all wolfhounds are, but huge. Lucie (Gill's daughter) came round specially to see a wolfhound. She was gob smacked by his size, as were the beasts. Kai and Monty were totally unsure at first, but both of them got used to the idea, and soon settled down. Unfortunately Jack did his growling bit,so to be safe we put his muzzle on for a while (I hate those things), and he did settle down.
As for me, well, having a wolfhound in the house again was just brilliant. I don't know what it is about them, but they just press all the right buttons for me. I was allowed to look after Celt for bit, and got a wolfhound lick, which is like having wash. Lin and I swapped wolfhound stories over a cup of tea, and of course she asked a few pertinent questions. The verdict? In her words; "I'm very happy with what I see here. I'll let Caroline (the lady that runs the IWRT) know."
After Lin and Celt left the other three, who are not small dogs, looked like small dogs.
So we are now approved for a wolfhound, and when the right one comes up hopefully we'll get a call. Can't wait!!!
Now, I had two wolfhounds, Beamish and Murphy. Beamish was a big lad; 15 stone and stood 6ft 4" on his back legs, so I kind of knew what to expect. Celt was the next size up; he was huge!! Loveable, as all wolfhounds are, but huge. Lucie (Gill's daughter) came round specially to see a wolfhound. She was gob smacked by his size, as were the beasts. Kai and Monty were totally unsure at first, but both of them got used to the idea, and soon settled down. Unfortunately Jack did his growling bit,so to be safe we put his muzzle on for a while (I hate those things), and he did settle down.
As for me, well, having a wolfhound in the house again was just brilliant. I don't know what it is about them, but they just press all the right buttons for me. I was allowed to look after Celt for bit, and got a wolfhound lick, which is like having wash. Lin and I swapped wolfhound stories over a cup of tea, and of course she asked a few pertinent questions. The verdict? In her words; "I'm very happy with what I see here. I'll let Caroline (the lady that runs the IWRT) know."
After Lin and Celt left the other three, who are not small dogs, looked like small dogs.
So we are now approved for a wolfhound, and when the right one comes up hopefully we'll get a call. Can't wait!!!
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