Wolf Hybrids are a cross between wolves and domestic dogs. Wolf hybrids can have a variety of appearance; some will have more of a wolf appearance, whereas others may look more like a domestic dog.
- Wolf hybrids will have medium length fur with a medium to thick coat. The fur will have a variety of colors to include black, gray, tan, brown, and white. Their coat color is not set in until after one year in age.
- Eye color can be golden to brown.
- Ears will always not flop.
- They may have larger teeth than a domestic dog.
- Their legs may be a little longer than a domestic dog.
- The tail is not curly, but remain straight at all times, whether up or down.
- At a full grown size, males can weigh between 85 to 155 pounds and females between 75 to 130 pounds.
In the past the term wolf hybrid was commonly used. However, the term hybrid refers to the cross of different species, and dogs have been reclassified as Canis lupus familiaris, a sub species of wolves (Canis lupus). Although the term wolf hybrid is still commonly used, the term wolf dog (or wolfdog) is now preferred.
Today's wolf hybrid is still part wolf and part dog but usually you'll find they are several generations from the original hybridization. Gray wolves were the most common type of wolf that were used to develop this hybrid but wolf dogs themselves have also played a role in the creation of other, more well-known, breeds of dogs such as the German Shepherd.
Wolf hybrids are generally going to have behaviors of the wolf and the dog, but it is completely foolish to expect a hybrid to act like a domestic dog. Training will never cover up the natural behaviors and characteristics of a wolf or a hybrid, so you'll never be able to completely eliminate the natural instincts.
This dog breed is stubborn, wild and demanding. Many states have already banned the owning of a wolf hybrid as a house pet.
Sources: https://www.thespruce.com/pet-wolfdogs-1237356
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I never knew that a wolf can be crossed with a dog and I like dogs alot. This article is really interesting, i had to read it line by line and I have sure learnt about wolf hybrid today. Thanks for sharing, you have indeed educated me more today.
yes.here finland i see somekind wolf zoo wolfs and hybridis.picture my wolfdogandhusky-mix
Beautiful dog!
Each of us knows with what love and devotion the dog treats his master, so let's try to behave as well and do not forget that for the dog, friendship with you is a long relationship for a lifetime.
You said it right, cheers!
wew!
I mean Woah!!
What ever, I think thats scary knowing their instinct of being a wolf will always there..
But maybe overcome by training, still scary for me.. lol!
Dogs are the only species of animals, except for the people themselves, who can recognize our emotions. They have a quick glance to see if you are happy, embarrassed, angry or sad. They are able even to empathize with people, feeling the same emotions that their people.
Yes, you are right.
wow they looks so cute when they are small but get bold with time :)
excellent article, I loved it! I am a dog lover, they are the best friends we can have, you have my vote, greetings from Venezuela, friend!
Hi, thank you. I'm a dog lover too.
That's cool, kinda reminds me of this Dingo cross pup a friend of mine had here in Aus.
He still had a lot of the usual wild dog behaviours though, kept trying to kill possums. Sometimes succeeding, the poor dog had to be given away to someone that lived in a farm
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I have seen an increase in people wanting these dogs after Game of thrones and other similar shows using Huskies as "wolfs" in the series. So great to see someone explaining what it actually takes to have a hybrid. Also on instagram you see people like Loki the wolf dog. If you are ever considering a Husky or a dog like this, you must be a very active person who walks a lot and have above average interest in dogs!
The hybrid is really beautiful.
I used to have
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Very nice this hybrid. That mixture of tranquility and at the same time of danger is very good. A dog with confidence that same and beautiful as this is the perfect company. Regards!
The average number of puppies in a litter is four to six.
those are some big ass dogs there! :)
excellent article... loved the shared video too!
It's looking completely different from domestic dogs.
Wonderful pictures i really like that kind of dogs mix 😊
Very interesting article, Thank You!
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