Hops-N-Hounds Irish Wolfhounds
Meet the breeder
I'm Julie S., the breeder behind Hops-N-Hounds Irish Wolfhounds located in Fredonia, NY. I'm an AKC Breeder of Merit with 12 years of experience breeding high-quality Irish Wolfhounds! I also enjoy participating in the show ring. I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program. I can't wait to connect with you!
Q. & A. with Julie
Why did you start breeding?
I have been working with these amazing dogs for 10 years and counting! Irish Wolfhounds are an incredible breed, and I decided to start my breeding program in order to preserve the wonderful qualities I found in my dogs. They excel both in and out of the show ring. I am dedicated to improving my lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come. It has been so fulfilling!What makes your program special?
I am an experienced, ethical breeder of premier Irish Wolfhounds! I do not produce a litter unless each of my parent dogs is fully healthy and excellent representations of the standard. I also carefully plan each litter with a special focus on temperament, structure, and conformation. Every litter is always a little different, but it is so extraordinary to see the different personalities and such a joy and challenge to hand-raise each puppy. I love watching them blossom!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie 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 a $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fredonia, NY
254 miles away
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More about Julie
Club memberships
Julie is a member of Upstate Kennel Club, Tonawanda Valley Kennel Club , The Kennel Club of Buffalo, Irish Wolfhound Association of New England , and Irish Wolfhound Club of America .
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Julie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hops-N-Hounds 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
Bragi, dad
Irish Wolfhound
About Bragi
Bragi is a male Irish Wolfhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Julie decided to make him part of their program. Julie 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.
Quinn, mom
Irish Wolfhound
About Quinn
Quinn is a female Irish Wolfhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Julie decided to make her part of their program. Julie 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
Hops-N-Hounds 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.
Cardiac Evaluation
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
