I'm Jenni B., the breeder behind Dark Loch Hounds located in Taylorsville, UT. I offer top-quality Irish Wolfhound puppies for families who share the same love and passion I do for these lovely companions. I am very careful about health, longevity, life span, and broadening the gene pool. I strive to take a holistic approach when caring for our dogs. Prospective puppy parents are screened closely, and I commit to always being a resource and guide for all of my families who create a forever home for my puppies.
Q. & A. with Jenni
Why did you start breeding?
It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and I am so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals. I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy Irish Wolfhounds for others to enjoy, and I do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed.
What makes your program special?
My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience, and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. I would be honored to introduce you to your next beloved pup!
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Jenni
Jenni 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
Puppy prices include between $3,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC paperwork, 3 rounds of vaccines, bile acid testing for liver shunt, foundations for crate training, and puppy socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jenni 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 Jenni 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 Jenni directly.
Dark Loch 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 dogs
Princess, mom
Irish Wolfhound
About Princess
Princess is a female Irish Wolfhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jenni decided to make her part of their program. Jenni 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
Excellent level
Dark Loch 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.
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.
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.