My sister found our dog up in the mountains and she said he is part wolf, I dont know if I believe her, what are there characteristics
2006-09-12 12:27:14 · 15 answers · asked by foxyraley 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the only true way to tell is by dna testing but there are several pretty good indicators.a wolf has webs between their toes to give them better ability yo walk on snow,a wolf's eyes are set at a 30 degree angle,a dogs 45 degrees,a wolf tail will measure 1/4 the overall nose to tail tip legnth.a wolf has noticablly longer k9 teeth,a wolf's front legs are set closer together than a dogs,a wolf,s snout is both longer and slimmer than a dogs.
2006-09-12 12:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by randy g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically speaking all dogs are part wolf or wild dog. All dog breeds come from domesticated wild dogs. But if you want to know if a specific animal is part wolf, you need to take it to a vet to find out.
2006-09-12 12:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by mufasa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mexican gray Wolves have been embarked on areas of recent Mexico. They interbreed quite with canines. they're small for a wolf, may be improper for coyote. A coy-canines might probable be a greater probable bypass, nevertheless, as mexican wolves are nevertheless scarce, and many times rather shy. characteristics of a crossbreed are rather random, yet a dismal shoulder ruff, pointed ears, brushy tail with a dismal tip, and long legs with long feet are uncomplicated. they many times pop out looking something like a Husky. habit is likewise a random trait, yet may be unpredictable, with demanding circumstances for dominance which you in hassle-free terms see interior the main agressive canines breeds. humorous aside... my hybrid had a solid howl reflex. as quickly as I performed 2 ascending notes on my flute, he might commence howling.
2016-10-14 22:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically all dogs are genetically related to wolves. as all dog breeds have been bred from wolf stock. keeping acceptable tempermants and characteristics until the specific breed is as it is today.
2006-09-12 13:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Craig M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL dogs are part wolf.
2006-09-12 12:42:26 · answer #5 · answered by Vince M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure there are millions of dogs roaming in mountains...does'nt make them wolves.
2006-09-12 16:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a red riding hood, you'll soon find out.
2006-09-12 12:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by arandbee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DNA testing?
2006-09-12 12:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by Giuleah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DNA. Other than that, you are always only guessing.
2006-09-12 12:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by ihaftaknow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to a vet
2006-09-12 14:59:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋