Do Wolf hybrids shed badly?

Question

I'm thinking of buying a wolf hybrid (high, 75% wolf) off of an aquaintance. I'm wondering how badly they shed...does anyone know?

Also, I'm wondering, from other wolf hybrids out there, do they make good pets? I've heard many different things...any first person input??

Answer 1

I had one via rescue and the breeder didn't want it back because she knew it was bad even though she sold it as a puppy. Very poor breeding. He was turned over to us at 4 months after attacking one of the kids. Another volunteer in KY took (where it was legal - check your laws) by the time he was almost a year he couldn't stay out there any longer either. I really did like him but it had to be one of the dumbest animals I have ever seen but he wasn't as bad as some of the labs ive gotten in. Ive had labs that attack. Koda never attacked. Snipped a few times but didn't attack.

I would certainly want to know why your acquaintance no longer wants his. They can be very difficult. Still wild enough that its hard to get them to maintain a house - family dog status. But on the other hand still very dependent on humans for survival. A real catch 22.

I would be careful with young children. A friend of mine loved hers to death till she had children and his prey drive started to kick in and she could not risk the baby once she started crawling.

I have another friend with 2 he lives in a cabin in the woods they are his babies. He has no children just him. Loves them to death!!

Shedding they do blow an undercoat. I use a shopvac daily and I still have the hairiest house in the tri state. Don't let that make your decision. You shed too.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Wolf hybrids shed A LOT in the spring. If you live someplace where the climate is warm, they shed A LOT all year!!
I am in Florida an have had 3 wolf hybrids - they never stopped shedding, even though I brushed them regularly.
Understand before you get a hybrid that they are NOT dogs and cannot be raised like one. They require very intense socialization an you to maintain a firm role as pack leader. If you are not very familiar with wolf social structures and prepared to maintain your hybrid's training throughout its life, do not get one.
Also, check for local regulations regarding hybrids. They require permits or special housing in many areas and are banned altogether in many areas.

Answer 4

Answer to the question of coat shedding is a resounding YES, they shed all throughout the year, with the worst being between the months of April through June (depending on your location), and, though not as much, in the fall around September and October. I'm not sure if this happens to anyone else's W/D, but ours sheds his claws as well, and has ever since we brought him home at 6 weeks. No, it's not any nutritional deficiency either. He's a very high content W/GSD and I have been informed that this is a true symptom of F-B Wolves, though I haven't heard of any Wolf "experts" who are willing to admit to it. I just know that as his claws grow, one or more will shed off and within a few days, a new nail is in it's place. As far as setting the "Pack Order" with them, I believe it's absolutely crucial that you do. Not forcibly or violently, but something more of a "show of inner strength" from yourself.....never show any fear. To a Wolf, showing fear is very much like ringing the dinner bell...they immediately go on the attack, and you'd better be able to out-run them when that happens. One of the best videos I could recommend to watch is anything by Shaun Ellis and pay close attention to how he interacts with his Wolves. He truly understands the nature of the Wolf and you can learn a lot from him. Lastly, Wolves and hybrids are in no way to be considered "Novelty" animals, or any other animal for that matter. If you want to "Show-off" to your friends, buy a new car....they don't have feelings or emotions and they are only as "alive" as you make them to be. Not to mention, the U.S. court system is gaining stronger laws against animal abuse/neglect and you could wind up in Deep Legal Crap very quickly if you abuse an animal !!! Think before to commit !!!!

Answer 5

Many states and local ordinances have already banned wolf hybrids. Before commiting to buy, make sure you check out local ordinances. Also, we have a wolf dog shelter near where I live since they've banned them, and the dogs that are more than 25% wolf can be pretty scary. Make sure you research your decision thoroughly! Sorry I didn't have the answer for your question.

Answer 6

i've been thinking about getting a hybrid for a long time. i'd recommend doing a LOT of research on any breeder that you're interested in. hybrids need a lot of space, and a fairly specialized upbringing. you need to be very very firm with them and make sure they understand their place in your "pack". make sure the person you get it from has a big success rate, and you might want to ask if you can visit the homes of the pups she's bred. if they seem to all be well tempered, thats a good sign. many ppl that get hybrids dont understand how much work it will be, and end up giving away the dogs. make sure you're not gonna need to do that beforehand. good luck!

Answer 7

Oh my gosh, YES. I have worked in dog grooming salons and I can tell u that the dogs that shed the most are the huskies, malamutes, and Samoyed's. We blow dry the dogs and the amount of fur that flies through the air at times its hard to see. It takes a good hour to dry these dogs completely.

Answer 8

They shed ALOT twice a year because of their undercoat. They have 2 coats & the undercoat sheds ALOT in the spring & fall. We have a half alaskan malamute half wolf.

Answer 9

long hair is nice but requires servicing and u have to grow it out for a long time

Answer 10

It's all merely a matter of personal preference. I actually have short hair and guys just like it. And i prefer a guy with short hair over a person with long hair because long tresses tends to make guys look also girly.