i would like to know how to raise a siberian husky/ timber wolf pup. also how often do they turn?

Answer 1

turn? you need to be very experienced to deal with wolves not the mixed breed for you sorry

Answer 2

fantastic looking animals, be very aware if you are going to get one that both breeds are indipendent and dominant by nature, give them an inch and they will take a mile. But if you make it clear from the start who is boss and make the dog work for you, you can have an exceptional companion, that is also a stunning looking companion too. Firm but fair training is a must, and socialization with other dogs a people really important to keep some of the less desired natures in check. I have personaly found that food reward based training should be avoided, and to rely on praise for reward. Make sure you have an understanding of pack drive with these breeds and what an alpha dog would do to keep its pack happy. Being aware of this can also help if your dog getting a little wayward.......rather than scolding and punishing, repacking by you as the alpha is much more painless and easy to do without getting physical. You may find with these breeds that you could be confronted with a battle of the wills, so always be one step ahead of the dog.

Answer 3

It depends on the actual percentage of timber wolf that's in the dog. Generally, the more the dog looks like a wolf, the more wolf he has in him. If he looks more like a husky, then he's probably mostly husky.

As cool as it sounds to have a high percentage of wolf in your wolfdog hybrid, it's really not cool at all.

You see, dogs are essentially wolves stuck in the puppy stage. Dogs act like juvenille wolves throughout their entire lives.
If the percentage of wolf is high enough in the hybrid, then you wind up with a creature that is extremely difficult to train, very adept at getting out of your average fence, and really not a pet at all. Once the hybrid gets out of the puppy stage, he becomes a wolf, and you wind up being a caretaker instead of a dog owner.
Wolves can get out of a six food fence faster than you can realize. They will kill your neighbor's pet cat and not even think twice. They've got no interest in training or listening to you, or sometimes, even being pet. They are beautiful to watch, but your neighbors won't think so when they howl all night.

Owning a wolf hybrid is one of those things that sounds like a good idea in theory, but in practice, goes horribly wrong.

Now, if your wolf hybrid has a low percentage of wolf in him, then he usually turns out to be just a particularly difficult husky, with less wolf behavior, and less wolf behavioral issues.

The good thing is most wolf hybrid breeders overreport the amount of wolf actually present in their puppies, so most people only think they are getting a high percentage hybrid. There's no breed registration, so you really have to trust the person you are purchasing the puppy from. There may not even actually be any wolf in him (German Shepherd/Siberian Husky cross and a Wolf Hybrid look really similar).

Check with the laws in your state, too. In many states, wolf hybrids are completely banned or heavily regulated.

So in conclusion, don't get a wolf hybrid unless you are dedicated to providing a safe, escape proof habitat that keeps both your wolf hybrid in and your neighbor's dogs out. Be prepared for an animal that grows up to want little to do with humans, and know the laws in your area.

Hope this helps...

Answer 4

<---that's my wolf/husky pup.

They are very gentle pets, but you have to spend a lot more time training than a non-hybrid breed. They will not turn as long as you train train train! They need lots of room to roam, lots of attention, lots of love, lots of socialization, lots of training...etc.etc.

Research wolf breeds on the internet and see what you're getting into. They are excellent animals and make great pets if you are willing to spend the time and energy to make them that type of pet! My little pup is on a daily training regime and we spend four hours on sat/sun with a professional in-house trainer. Plus we socialize him tons...this is key to him acting out more of the husky than wolf traits! Also depending on the percentage of wolf is key too...look that up on the wolf hybrid pages in the internet...the higher percentage the more work.

Answer 5

my friend had a husky wolf mix. great dog. how often they turn? Flip a coin. that's your answer. you just don't know. raise it like any other dog with potential aggresion. rules, boundaries, and limitations. read about wolves, and their behavior. some behaviors are different than domestic dogs. they are a lot smarter and have a greater hunting instinct. dogs don't usually eat their pray if they kill it. but a wolf will. my friend worked in zoos so he knew how to read his dog. so get some education on it or you may be setting yourself up for a BIG liability.

Answer 6

They should be properly trained as they are more accustomed to live in packs. Training is required mainly because of over-aggression, chewing, barking (sometimes), digging, biting/nipping, separation anxiety, and fighting between dogs. Teaching the dog to behave properly is as important as well mannered people around him or her. Children should learn how to interact with dogs; avoid engaging dogs in improper and provocative play like roughhousing,and chase. Teasing, screaming and running wildly through the house are bound to unnerve even the most docile dog, leading to aggression. Instead, children should be instructed to leave the sleeping and eating dog alone. They should be taught games like ball play, hide and seek, and how to gently touch and pet the dog in a calming and sweet manner. Dogs must be taught as well.

Answer 7

I suggest NOT getting a wolf hybrid until you get to know the breed. Volunteer at a wolf hybrid shelter before you adopt/buy.

Answer 8

I've owned a wolf, and I wouldn't recommend it. They need a big place to run, and they get really big, and mine became aggressive so we gave him away.

Answer 9

you have to be the dominate one in the family from the start. take him or her to obedience training school as soon as you get i just make sure that it has its shots. do not let it get away with any thing you do not want it to do and please talk with somebody that has raised a wolf cross.

Answer 10

hey i have 2 timberwolves(male and female) i've raised them just as if they were any normal dog. They might me a little more stubborn than normal canines but its all in how much love and attention you give to them. They will attach more to you and your family than any one else(especially the females). but as long as you treat them right they sould be okay. you shouldn't ever be agressive towards them, just be stern when they do something wrong, and they will catch on.