I'm Laurie M., the breeder behind Brimstone Irish Wolfhounds located in St Paul, MN. I've been a guardian of Wolfhounds for 38 years. I've been selectively breeding quality hounds for 30 years. I love breeding beautiful, capable dogs that are just as good at cuddling with you on the couch. I strive for a healthy, and well-rounded companion.
Q. & A. with Laurie
Why did you start breeding?
With my first well bred hound I began to show and traveled with mentors to IW Specialty shows around the USA. He finished his championship and I was introduced to Sorcha Wilde of Witchesbroom from the UK. She trusted me with a lovely pair of litter sisters that became my foundation stock.
What makes your program special?
I have lived with them for 30+ years & have gained so much experience with the breed. I know what traits to strive for and always strive for excellence. Irish Wolfhounds are a unique and special breed. Every hound and every family that lives with them should expect them to be healthy and beautiful. I research every mating, and I breed only when I want to keep one or more of the puppies for myself. If there are other puppies, they are carefully placed in homes I select that match each puppy.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Laurie
Laurie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Laurie to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Laurie may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Laurie offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Laurie directly.
Brimstone Irish Wolfhounds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Delilah, mom
Irish Wolfhound
About Delilah
Delilah is a female Irish Wolfhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurie decided to make her part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Brimstone Irish Wolfhounds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Irish Wolfhounds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.