Households with young children should especially think twice about their decision to bring a wolf dog into their home.

Information on Wolfdog Hybrid Wolf Dog Mix:

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There are both physical and behavioral differences between the pure bred wolf and the domesticated dog. Wolves are more predatory in nature than dogs and dogs are actually more aggressive in nature than the wolf, whereas, predatoryrepresents hunting to kill for sustenance and aggressive represents an intention to hurt either for protection or sport. A dog's predatory behavior toward humans has been supp- ressed through years of domestication, however, human breeding has designed dogs to be aggressive for purposes of protection, obedience or the pursuit of fighting for sport. Mixing the fighting, protective and/or aggressive dog breeds with a wolf is not recommended because the "aggressive guard drive" of the dog mixed with the "predatory" instincts of the wolf have the serious potential to create some dangerous behavioral problems in the resulting offspring. It should also be noted here, that due to their low aggressive tendencies, wolf dog hybrids seldom make suitable watch dogs. They will ferociously defend themselves, but it is not in their nature to attack and/or protect a human counterpart simply by command. Their low tendency to bark also interferes with their performance as "watch dogs".






Perhaps, it is best to think of a potential wolf dog as a companion, an "equal" if you will, rather than a "pet". A pet dog might be considered more obedient, submissive and shapeable in nature than a wolf, whereas a wolf dog will need to be appreciated for and integrated into it's owners life 100% for who he is rather than who the owner would like him to be. A pet dog can often be "owned", trained, corrected, ignored or even abused and he will still forgive you and offer you his undying friendship regardless. However, as companions of equality, a wolfdog cannot be "owned", bossed around, ignored or abused or they will no longer offer you their hand in friendship and the relationship will be lost. This only reinforces the fact that knowledge, proper handling, patience and understanding are the key to a 

successful life with a wolfdog hybrid.

You'll also want to explore the various concerns of this special mix. Special considerations regarding the hybrid wolf dog include a wolf pups tendency toward less than desirable household behaviors. Wolf hybrids often have destructive properties and may be more likely to chew on furniture. They can also be more difficult to housebreak than dogs. Many are not good around small animals, children or cats as they may see them as prey due to their significantly smaller size. Chaining isnever recommended, yet they often have a tendency to dig, climb and jump. Fencing should be high and it can get expensive. Dietary requirements can also be time consuming and expensive. Although they seldom "bark" they can be known to howl and this may be disturbing to your neighbors. Like a cat, they "own" you more than you own them and obedience will usually only occur when they feel like it, when it is "their" idea. 

....don't forget to obtain the proper permits for ownership that may be required by the state you live in. Some states have very strict rules regarding ownership of dog wolf hybrids. You can check with your state's fish and game department but remember to also check at the local level as well. Wolfdog city & county regulations are often stricter and can override allowances at the state level.

 

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