Comments on: Wolf Dog Hybrid: The Honest Truth about Owning A Pet Wolf

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:11:22 +0000

I have two mid-content wolfdogs, a brother and sister from the same litter. They are four now, and while they have different personalities, all their wolf traits are shared and so similar to each other. They walk with me everyday, side by side with their tails touching. It’s a team effort for any activity, especially playtime and exercising their noses.

Virtually everything you hear about wolfdog temperament depends wholly on the attitude and leadership qualities of the humans in their lives. My two successfully live in town, do not run off from the back yard or try to escape, are always socialized daily, so give kisses to strangers and are currently being trained as service animals. Yes, even a wolfdog can do it, but there are varying legalities there, too.

Success with these animals comes from the hours spent with them, they ideally want 24/7 access to their human or pack, which can not be met by every caretaker or pack leader. Even with siblings, they will still howl and break items if not crated when left alone or taken to daycare with their friends.

Yes, they can be socialized brought to be in daycare, too.

One of the biggest challenges in socialization, however, has been same-sex aggression. It takes longer for these two to adjust to new dogs in their space, than would be a lab or just about any other dog. Once they acclimate, they form their own packs at the park.

Occasionally, we run into other wolfdogs, which is always a treat, because they will express different behaviors and modes of play, usually with lots of vocalization and jousting. They even have games with intricate rules that they will teach to one another.

Such great and smart creatures, and totally misunderstood by the general population.

By: Lisa Blackstock

Lisa Blackstock — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 23:52:02 +0000

In reply to Nicoll Davis.

We had a wolf when I was a child for a short time. My parents had to turn him over to the wildlife commission. He wasn’t a dog, that’s for sure.. I have known 2 wolf dog owners since I am grown and live in Florida. They are not good owners. I have not had one but I had a rescued Kangal dog, who had similar traits. He loved us, but not so much anyone else. He wouldn’t get in the car for any reason., only listened if he felt like it, and was very destructive. Still he was a great dog. I am getting old now so I have a Mastidane. He’s still a puppy but very lazy, very friendly, much easier to handle, but at 160 it hurts when he hugs! Slobbers a lot too, lol.

By: Byron Williams

Byron Williams — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:32:39 +0000

I have just become an owner of a wolf dog. It showed up on my farm and would stay at least 40 yds from me. I never tried to approach it. I have a half pit female that is spaid. She usually don’t allow any dog on our property but she would just watch it close but at a distance. Didn’t even bark at him. I tried social media with no luck on finding the owner. My dog and the wolf dog became friends and after about 5 days I could take it no owner and had to feed it
I never approached the wolf dog, I let it come to me. Now he comes to me when I call him and sleeps outside under the porch.
He loves for me to love on him and I believe he is still a young dog no matter his size. He’s just now getting used to the lawnmower now but loves to run along on 4wheeler rides.
I have never known anything about wolf dogs but learned alot from your msgs. Please give me any advice I need. He has about 30 acres to run free on
The picture I sent was before he was ever fed or touched.
Thank you

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:36:55 +0000

It was super enjoyable reading a page about wolfdog and knowing it to be completely true. I have a Sarloos Wolfdog and he’s such a darling. He’s super friendly unlike his siblings and always wants to play, as he’s just 8 months old now. He’s already bigger than most big dogs and still growing…phew. Best decision i ever made in last many years and thanks for this page.

By: Bryan Blanc

Bryan Blanc — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:33:51 +0000

Hi, Great article. We have Shelby. I know she’s a hybrid, haven’t done any DNA testing to verify. Shelby is fiercely independent, a tad possessive and seems to have the need to be top dog. Especially with other females. That being said, she’s the best friend I have ever had. She has a long story and we are her third home as far as we know. I have had her for four of her eight years and just love her. She’s loyal, loving, hilarious, and sweet (minus the lady dogs she meets). I recommend a hybrid if you can devote the time they deserve.

By: Braden

Braden — Tue, 23 May 2023 05:36:53 +0000

Hi! What do you use as a flea treatment for your baby? My wolf dog reacted badly to Credelio, almost like an ataxia attack and now I’m scared to try another flea treatment. We are first time wolf dog owners and no vets around us are familiar with wolf hybrids so I’m desperate to find something safe and affective for her.