Running With The Pack

Wolf or dog? Wooof-Dog!

 An article on Wolf-Dog Hybrids

  So we all hear different stories about wolf-dog hybrids, so I thought that I would write an article to clear up some of things that are false, and give you a dose of the facts.  

  

  The first thing you hear people say is that they are great guard dogs. The answer is NO. In fact most of the times the dog is non-aggressive and will only defend itself. This is even more so in a hybrid that is more wolf then dog. They also make horrible watchdogs, since they have a much lower tendency to bark. 

  Another false idea is that the dog is actually bred from a wild wolf. This is not the case. Most of the dogs are descendants of wild wolves caught so long ago before federal regulations that honestly, they could be considered a domestic dog by now. Also, wolves do not go around mating with domestic dogs. Don't allow yourself to be fooled by this. Most "Wolf-Dogs" are mostly just dog. In some cases you can get one that might be a decent amount of wolf, but this is few and far between, and there is no real way of knowing the genetics of the dog. So never be fooled by the its 63% wolf, and 37% husky lines they will try to feed you.

  Lastly, wolf-dogs are not trainable like other dogs. They do not learn the same, they learn by watching etc. More like a cat, they are not really obedient in the slightest.

Wolf-dogs as pets

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  I want to say, that for many reasons I'm totally against all wolf-dog breeding and we need to support an end to this. They are not good pets to own, and most end up in shelters or put under. They can however make a good companion, but only if you are ready for the responsibilities.  There is a ton of special needs to consider when getting a wolf-dog. 

A super link to info on this is: http://www.wildsentry.org/Hybrids.htm

  In conclusion, I think people need to really be wise and smart about things they do in terms of adopting all animals. When it comes to the wolf-dog, make sure your ready for a lifetime commitment and not just a cool "Hey guys, I got a wolf" ego trip.

Thanks for Reading!

Robert Elder III

Links: http://www.loveofbreeds.com/Wolfdog.html