His webbed feet give him an agility that he displays over my other dogs when I take them up north to play in the snow-he seems to run on top of the snow (and loves to make snow-angels) while the rest must trudge through it. He has one blue eye that helps show off his Siberian Husky physical traits. He has the typical long-legged body, a double coat that sheds constantly, and thick fur on his shoulders and hind legs that becomes very exaggerated when he is disturbed. When I first encountered him he was a 4-year-old male with the typical wolf trait of timidity around strangers and had more of a nonchalant attitude toward people. His paws are extremely sensitive to our heat. Charlie was born in Alaska and was brought to the southwest. Charlie needed a foster home so that his owner could focus on getting his own life on track (his owner has since reunited with his human family). ![]() "I first met Charlie, my Siberian Husky / Timber Wolf mix at a homeless shelter for youth. This hybrid is not recommended for most people. Anyone owning a Wolf Hybrid should read these two pages: Top Dog and Establishing and Keeping Alpha Position, and MUST understand dog/wolf psychology and be willing to follow it. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. It is a cross between a domestic dog and a wolf. Nordic dogs are being killed and wolfdogs are not going to the proper rescues where there are people who know how to deal with them. Falsely labeling animals as wolfdogs in shelters can be detrimental. There are many dogs in shelters that are killed because they look like wolves when they are actually a Nordic-type dog, such as a Husky or Malamute mix. We would like you to do your own comparison between this wolf hybrid section and our proven wolfdog section. ![]() The Dog Breed Info Center® is not claiming the dogs in this section are not true wolfdogs. You can see some examples at Non-Wolfdogs: Mistaken Identity. We made the decision to keep this wolf hybrid section as a comparison with the dogs that have been proven to be true wolfdogs. Apparently some are pictured inside this section. It was brought to our attention by some wolfdog fanciers that there are many animals out there that are claimed to be wolfdogs, but are actually Nordic-type dog mixes. Although technically incorrect, the term "hybrid" is still used by many, particularly when it comes to mixing two purebred domestic dogs. NotesĪs of about 1990 the correct term for a mix of a wolf and a domestic dog is “wolfdog.” The dog was reclassified as a sub-species of wolf (canis lupus familiaris) and as such, it is impossible to have a hybrid as they are two of the same species. As a wolf grows out of its adolescence, its hormonal system reaches maturity and it will begin to exhibit all of the typical behaviors of the wolf. Young wolves act more like the common dog as they have not developed into maturity. They take directions readily and can bond with other species. Wolves younger than 18 months of age are adolescents they are playful and adaptable. If there's something you find foul and offensive you can bet a wolfdog will roll happily in it and coat itself in the funk! It is not until a Wolf Hybrid is about 18 months of age that it will start showing signs of the wolf. ![]() Training is not for the weak and serious consideration should be given prior to obtaining a Wolf Hybrid, as it requires firm, consistent training and ample space to roam. A Wolf Hybrid can be quite skittish and does not respond well to inanimate objects, fast motion, loud noises or new people.
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