IW-BARF is an unmoderated list for owners and breeders of Irish Wolfhounds to exchange ideas about feeding a raw diet, commonly known as BARF. Upon initial subscription, members are encouraged to send a short description of themselves, their dogs and their experience with BARF (and the raw "school" they are following). While BARF usually refers to the Billinghurst/Schultze camp,we also welcome those who follow the teachings of Levy and Volhard, and those who feed other traditional raw diets. Discussions on homeopathy, herbalism and other alternative therapies are most welcome as well. Opinions can be presented and shared but flaming will not be tolerated and hopefully off-topic posts can be kept to a minimum. When you join, look back through the archives at www.egroups.com/messages/IW-BARF for info about other list members.