Irish Wolfhound Association of Lake Erie

Thank you for visiting the Irish Wolfhound Association of Lake Erie

Irish Wolfhound Association of Lake Erie Designated Specialty January 24th and 25th with the Erie Kennel Club Erie PA.

Many of us have shown at the Erie Kennel Club show for many years. It is a nice respite from the winter to go see friends after the holidays at the Convention Center in Erie PA. The Convention center is right beside Lake Erie; a beautiful view. The show hosts many vendors and plenty of space for our dogs. We will have designated space in the rear of the convention space where Meet the Breeds takes place. It is open and airy and we can put our xpens for our dogs together for them to rest before and after the show.

Very Proud to Present our Judge and Sweepstakes Judge


Our Specialty Judge is Bob Damron
I’ve been in wolfhounds for over 30 years handled and finished many in 30 years I’m all about substance and moving if ya can’t move around the ring ur never going to do a job.

Our Specialty Sweepstakes Judge Jeanie Pitzenberger – I always had a love of big dogs, especially the Irish Wolfhound. As a child and young adult, it was Dobermans and German Shepherds. I knew that when I was able, I would have an Irish Wolfhound and our first joined us in 2006.

I decided to go to a GLIWA Match and met Joel Mattson and then Laurie Morris. With their mentoring, we had our first litter in 2015 out of my GCHB MBOSS Brimstone Boondocks Serenity (River) by CH BISS Nightwing’s Silencer. I have to say, starting off with those two Wolfhounds has been an incredible ride.
Since 2015 because of them and the mentoring of Laurie and Joel, I have achieved remarkable success, three Regional Specialty BOB, two with dogs I bred, BOS numerous times, eight Best Puppy, even an All-Breed BIS, two Reserve BIS, eleven Hound Group 1’s and nine BIS Owner Handled.

While observing and caring for my puppies, I consistently assess them with the intention of identifying those I will retain. I look for a robust puppy with plenty of bone, curves, a front with elbows well under, ones that even at that very young age move with power and grace. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to go over your puppies.


Respectfully,
Jeanie Pitzenberger

Our mission includes:

  1. Upholding Breed Standards: Urging members and breeders to accept the breed standard approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Irish Wolfhounds are judged.
  2. Promoting Quality Breeding: Encouraging and promoting quality in the breeding of purebred Irish Wolfhounds to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
  3. Protecting the Breed’s Interests: Doing everything possible to protect and advance the interests of the breed, including encouraging sportsmanlike competition.
  4. Conducting Events: Organizing various events such as sanctioned matches, dog shows, lure coursing tests and trials, obedience trials, agility trials, barn hunts, and any other event for which the club is eligible under the Rules and Regulations of The American Kennel Club.

This mission reflects a deep commitment to the Irish Wolfhound breed and its community. It’s a comprehensive approach that covers not only the physical characteristics and health of the breed but also its behavior and overall well-being.