GermanicusDiBella
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Wolf hybrid, the dog breed who is the closest genetically to the wolf
Jun 19, 2021 2:37 PM
GermanicusDiBella
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Wolf hybrid, the dog breed who is the closest genetically to the wolf
stonebreaker6
They look cool. But imagine trying to drive a Formula 1 car to get groceries. Yeah, no thanks. Gimme my sweet, dumb ass Labrador any day
Incognitomodeactivated
Looks pretty badass
jbilly90
Not ok. Wolf dogs are not dogs
shelworth
Wolves, and wolf hybrids are not dogs. Don't breed these. Also don't crop ears or tails.
AllTheGoodOnesWereGone
Illegal to own in Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Wyoming
mondomar
Please don’t breed or buy these. We won’t work with them at most vet hospitals, too much of a liability. Plus there are wildlife certificati
LordBarringtonBunks
Stupid idea.
Finain
Yeah domestication of dogs is called that for a reason. Wolves are wild, dogs we have some control over.
WagTheHeart
Please don't glamorize this.
DecorativePillowsAreStupid
I saw a centaur before I saw the dog ?
octoplatypus
My brother saved a toddler from being mauled by a wolf-dog. I don’t see why people would intentionally breed these.
kibirah
When I was young, a neighbor had a wolfdog that roamed free. They are decidedly more wolf than dog. Please dont get one as a pet.
ImTerrifiedOfNippleChafing
Its a beautiful dog but I have a 10 lb terrier that will crawl in your lap and turn over belly-up to be babied. Thats the dog I need lol.
warmNchewey
Lol the comments already said it. I've met one of these in my life and guess what, you live WITH them but they don't feel the desire nor the
warmNchewey
need to do as you ask. Give them LOTS of land and space and make sure your neighbors know (small animals go missing). The owner even said he
warmNchewey
had to get scrappy with him through his adolescence. If you fear canines in any sense, DO NOT BUY ONE. rant over...
GeraltsUnpaidIntern
These guys don't WANT to be pets, they're very nervous and don't like training, especially not "hoohee me alpha, me dominate you" training.
gorgeousninja
I was so shocked when it decided to eat my neighbours baby
Registeredfordeuce
Beautiful dog/wolf, why would you own one with that much wolf in them? Unless they live in the country and he can run almost totally free
GermanicusDiBella
It's not mine, I just post animals from all the world, domestic and wild
WesVTX
It's an extremely intelligent, energetic pack animal. They need space, activity, mental engagement and can be unpredictable under stress
matthdew
I don't see the need for this type of dog at all.
threechis
Handsome doggo! I bet he sheds a shit ton
HovercraftFullofBees
Probably also shits a shedton too.
threechis
Drakhma
eats alot, poops alot, sheds alot, needs alot of exercise
yoyo42
If it's anything like my GSD/Malamute housewolf then it's incredibly bright and incredibly stubborn. Understands easily, refuses to do it.
ThrownClub
Have you ever noticed that wolves are usually owned by the human equivalent of pugs.
bekindtoanimals
LOL!
CantankerousCantaloupe
I wish awful people would settle on just getting stupid big trucks and not dangerous wild animals to compensate for their tiny dicks.
Skawomplious
Those trucks kill more people than wolf hybrids.
bekindtoanimals
Exactly. Or buy a MAGA hat ?
dpdpthots
What the hell does that mean?
TCGView
"An American Wolfdog in Petco." Sounds like the title of a movie.
warmNchewey
?
georgedragonslayer
A serial killer movie.
Etherealvalentine
If you've researched these animals, and still think this is cute and fun and cool, you're the problem.
hobowitharolex
Bunch of fucking morons stop buying these and they will stop breeding them
zeacorzeppelin10
They're legal to own in New Jersey
zorecati
There are some requirements however. I believe a 6 foot fence around the property is one.
zeacorzeppelin10
I had the feeling there'd be rules and regulations. I am all for rules and regulations to keep the animal safe.
zorecati
I've also wanted to see the look on peoples faces when you bring Princess to the dog park.
zeacorzeppelin10
I have met some wolf dogs at the liberty science center in Jersey. Big sweethearts, but need dedicated owners
MisanthropicMath
Looks Sirius
Comet260
Sirius was a douchebag.
ByThePowerOfSCIENCE
Alpha Canis Majoris
drduffer
Excellent! Here: ⬆️
TheWhoWhatWhenWhereWhy
Excellent response, my friend. Excellent.
IlTerribile
Dead Sirius?
SeePriceInCart
Bridgiebird
bogdog799
This does not look like a good idea.
CrusherOfCities
It generally isn't. Wolves/wolfdogs don't have the "people pleaser genes" that make dogs good companions, and are VERY difficult to train.
rshini
or worse they tend to have a mish-mash instincts of dog and wolf, making them more confused and unpredictable than either one alone.
IwishIwasJamesBond
"Many wolf or wolfdog parents end up overwhelmed and underprepared for… "https://onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/so-you-want-a-pet-wolf
realaragornsonofarathorn
Thank you. These animals should not be pets. There is a reason we have dogs and not wolves as pets
Schlumpfi
I don't get why anybody would want such a dog. I love dogs as much as everybody, but a half-wolf? Never ever...
AtomicCarp
There’s a reason humans bred shepherds. Everything you could need from a wolf-dog, but 1000% better for humans
Schlumpfi
lazerhosen
Oh jeez, the ads on there are aggressive.
Comet260
Get an adblocker. They exist for Android devices.
lazerhosen
Aware, thanks. This is a budget phone though, so running an ad-blocker will make it chug
litelbrown
Is it because it's a wolf?
mondomar
Yes. They end up in shelters and are euthanized for behavioral reasons.
Comet260
Yes, OF COURSE they do. These dipshits see a dog like this and get one just for the clout and cool factor. I hate people.
dumberthanyouraveragebear
This needs to be seen more by people who think he’s “cute”
Nerdextrordinaire
I mean, I think bears are super cute. But I’m not going to bring one into the house. The people who need to see this, won’t. Cause the dumb.
dumberthanyouraveragebear
Agreed
Hippb
It's okay to think they're cute, just don't get one unless you're prepared and know what you're getting into lol
tanman729
Cute, adorable, desire for pethood, and similar feelings are A) subjective, B) not exclusive toward domesticated species, and C) /1
tanman729
Are not cognitively dissonant with genuinely caring about an animal. Most people consider pets family member but you and this article /2
tanman729
Seem to see pethood as an exclusively selfish and malicious act. Clearly you've never really connected or liked any pets you did have
khof
Owning a pet for esthetics is very selfish and represents a lot of pet owners. Loving an animal does not constitue good welfare for it.
nellietta
What?
akom
I'm not really sure what you're saying but it comes across as "You should be able to have any animal as a pet as long as you love it." ...
tanman729
Im saying that i can still find an animal cute, want it to be happy, and recognize that i cant do that satisfactorally. I want a tiger too
akom
which is wrong.
messabeeawesome
Thank you. People need to quit hyping wolf hybrids. There are already enough high drive working dogs in shelters because people buy dogs 1/
messabeeawesome
That they have no idea how to handle. This is a whole ‘nother level.
OhMyGodWhoTheHellCaaares
I had a wild dog when I was younger: this is all 100% true. In our defense we thought we were adopting a husky shepherd mix… until he got >
OhMyGodWhoTheHellCaaares
Older and weighed more than I did (160~lbs). He was great though. Never could teach him anything other than “sit” and he did whatever the >
OhMyGodWhoTheHellCaaares
The hell he wanted. We fenced in our 1.5 acre property with a 5 foot high fence when he was a pup to keep him in but when he got older >
OhMyGodWhoTheHellCaaares
He could jump that fence from a standing position and often would. I’d come home from school to find him sleeping on the front porch or >
OhMyGodWhoTheHellCaaares
wandering with his pack of neighborhood dogs he somehow ended up leading. Sometimes he would disappear into the woods all day and come back>
TheGreatAndUndeniableDoosher
My mom had one. Ate straight through the couch. Beautiful animal though.
Flowerlady0
It smells like butt. Dogs love butts
rhmrcScifiBandit
Your mom ate through the couch? Damn
UnattendedDeviant
Even worse misread...I read "crouch". Like a peanut butter incident gone horribly wrong.
bushmuncher
F your couch ni$$@
danafSparkleStar
A friend of my sister had one, she left it in the car in the winter to run in the house for a few minutes. It ate the whole dashboard.
Flowerlady0
It smells like butt. Dashboards love butts
caffeineshakes
My sisters escaped out of his crate, tore up 4 sqft of carper and ate through the bottom of a door. They need a lot of training.
punkininstigator
Better the couch than you
DanWraith
I had a timber wolf/ German Shepard hybrid growing up. Best friend anyone could ask for.
Pookakke
My dad had one when I was a baby. Was so overly protective of me, it bit my mom. Ended up having to put it up for adoption.
shinagami091
I can’t imagine them being very good indoor dogs
TheGreatAndUndeniableDoosher
They really are mainly outdoor, but as long as you realize they aren't like other dogs, and treat them accordingly, you should be good.
Isthe4thtimethecharm
I would think they are a lot like huskies. Tons of exercise needed.
BigFatBobbie
After your mom asserted dominance by eating through the couch, I bet that wolfdog was not going to mess around.
Flowerlady0
The couch smells like butt. Mom's love butts
SeSeAtGut
That’s cute! My dog ate my bathroom wall! She got locked in my bathroom during a thunderstorm! I told my mom to get a doorstop for that!
SeSeAtGut
But no....and when she had to go to grocery store a huge thunderstorm rolled in! My dog got locked in the bathroom during a thunderstorm!
SeSeAtGut
And she hates thunderstorm! So there was no way to get out so she ate the wall! There goes my house insurance
FalafelisImportant
I see that you like exclamation points
Incognitomodeactivated
I typically also text like that, is it really annoying?
ittybittyfunk
? god damn!
TheGreatAndUndeniableDoosher
Yeah, they can get separation anxiety just like other dogs.
UncleScarwasright
Daughter, a vet tech, has had 5. Not for the inexperienced. Needs pack structure. Need to understand wolf "software" is not dog "software".
bekindtoanimals
Yep
Comet260
Five! HOLY SHIT! What does the food bill look like?
bluesun68
Lot less kids in the hood
UncleScarwasright
It's substantial. Three have passed (of old age, very old for pups of that size.) Feeding time is very structured, as they compete for food.
flamingflamingo
Wasn't "pack structure" a myth?
aesthesia1
No. Pack is just the name of their social group. In the wild, their packs consist of family: mom, dad, & offspring. What was debunked was/1
aesthesia1
Specifically the belief that wild packs were groups of strangers who fought for hierarchy, with the top wolf being the "alpha"/2
aesthesia1
This belief was the basis for "dominance based" training where you have to show your dog you're the "alpha". While dominance/submission /3
aesthesia1
Are recognizable behavioral dynamics in canines, dominance/alpha training is widely frowned upon for this reason: it's based on myth 4/4