Celtic Clover Hounds

Tonya G.

Breeder of Chinese Shar-Pei and Irish Wolfhounds

  • Spanish Fork, UT

Meet the breeder

I'm Tonya G., the breeder behind Celtic Clover Hounds located in Spanish Fork, UT. 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 are starting to breed because it is important to focus on breed preservation. We started learning everything we could about health testing recommendations and what is important structurally for an Irish Wolfhound and Scar Pei to be correct. Now we’re ready to start helping preserve these breeds.

  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on healthy, athletic dogs. 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, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Tonya partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.

“Because it's important to us that each puppy finds their forever home, we are thorough in our matching process. The puppies will be matched with their family after the evaluation, which will be around 8 weeks old.”

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.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Daily handling
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tonya.

Breeder's location

Meet in Spanish Fork, UT

1812 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

1821 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.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

  • Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Tonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Tonya’s links

Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

Chinese Shar-Pei

Irish Wolfhound

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 Chinese Shar-Pei.

  • 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Shar-Pei Autoinflammatory Disease, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Primary Lens Luxation (POAG/PLL), Shar-Pei Type

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).