I'm Tonya G., the breeder behind Celtic Clover Hounds located in Utah. Temperament, health, longevity, and athleticism are the goals of our breeding. We are sticking as close to the Irish Wolfhound breed standard as possible including that they are “remarkable in combining power and swiftness… very muscular, strong though gracefully built; movements easy and active.”.
Q. & A. with Tonya
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding originally because of our love for the breed and being excited that we finally found it. We started learning everything we could about health testing recommendations and what is important structurally for an Irish Wolfhound to be correct. Now we’re ready to start helping preserve this breed.
What makes your program special?
We focus on healthy, athletic hounds. It’s important that our dogs still be capable of serving the function they were originally bred for while also being well rounded, people friendly dogs. We put a lot of time into our dogs to ensure they are sound structurally as well as in all of the different environments we can put them into.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Tonya
Tonya 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 Tonya to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Tonya 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 Tonya 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 Tonya directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tonya.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Utah
1790 miles away
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More about Tonya
Club memberships
Tonya is a member of Utah Sighthounds, Utah Valley Kennel Club, Harp and Hound Magazine, Scottish Deerhound Club of America, Rocky Mountain Irish Wolfhound Association, and Irish Wolfhound Club of America.
Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Tonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Celtic Clover Hounds 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Celtic Clover Hounds 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.
Cardiac Evaluation , Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.