Whats the fear of wolf-Dogs all about?

Question

I own 3 of them! They are very loyal and have never caused me any trouble whatsoever. There was one incident where one of our wolf hybrids nearly killed the neighbor's Pit Bull. But the dog came onto our property so, It greatly changes the scenario. I will admit that these dogs are extremely powerful! But at the same time, I find them to be no different than any other dog. They have a true fear and respect of humans (At least the ones I have do). The person we bought the hybrids from called them "Tundra Shepherds". They are German Shepherd/Wolf mix.

Bonslyar, your wrong! I read everything you typed. Its fine! Just a matter of opinion! Thaks for yours!

I agree that wolves are misunderstood! Lets just hope that they can make a comeback and help to balance nature. Everything exists for a reason! Without predators to take care of all the varmits, vegetation and crops can be literally destroyed by deer and other animals. Wolves fear people!!!! Even a pack of them will run from a human! And there is no record in North America of a wolf attacking a human.

People have taken the "wolves in sheeps clothing" in the Bible out of context. Christians where never told to go out and slaughter all the wolves! But during the dark ages radical ideas like that where believed!

Abby_Normal: There is no record of wolves attacking humans! no as in: "0"! If what you say is true: show me where you got that information.

Answer 1

I had a chow/wolf mix dog when I was a kid and she was the best dog we ever owned. Very loyal and protective of all the kids, but loving and gentle. I have pictures of her taking care of some stray kittens.

Answer 2

Read "Of Wolves and Men" by Barry Lopez.

We have several wolf / wolfdog rescues in Colorado. One rescue's animals got out and killed or maimed several dogs and livestock.

I've witnessed "well socialized" (the owner's words, not mine) hybrids attack and kill their own hybrid kin.

One of YOUR hybrids attacked another dog, doesn't matter if it was defending its territory, your animal is now considered "vicious" in the eyes of the law and your neighborhood.
How you can logically assert they are "no different than any other dog." I find that very curious, unsettling, and plain uninformed on your part. Your hybrids are not "dogs" and never will be.

If you have kids I strongly advise you NEVER leave them alone with any of the hybrids (or any domestic dog, either). Considering you have three hybrids -- one with a proven record of attack behavior, I strongly advise NO ADULT be alone with them. Not unless you keep a .45 in your belt.


Kelly C
Thank you!
Glad you picked up!
You've said it all, concisely..

Answer 3

People fear wolf-dogs because of the word wolf. I raised many of the fine animals and came to know them as very smart, strong, loyal, loving animals that loved and protected their family which included their owners. They are different than most dogs in they need to know where they stand in the rankings. You should always be the "top dog" to them. They are wonderful to be around, but play rough so they are not for just anyone. My kids would literally ride my hybrids like a horse, and these animal NEVER offered to harm my kids. But I raised them to know their place in the family. I don't have anymore hybrids because the neighbors I had at the time were afraid of them, and one day while we were gone my beautiful animals were poisoned in their own pen. I never had the heart to get any more.

Answer 4

My family owned one many years ago, and like you, we loved her and were quite amazed with her. She was smart, loyal, loving, and quite protective of us.

Most of the fear you see in people is purely uneducated fear of what they hear as myth. Unfortunately, society has not learned to respect animals and only hears what they want to add to the prejudice of something they want to hate. I love dogs, but we found our wolf-hybrid was far smarter.

We did find, also, that there was quite a genetic difference; her body temperature averaged about a degree higher, and she had scent glands much like a deer and had quite an odor if frightened.

When people who are not educated about animals think of wolves, they picture the monster that would overpower and kill anything they want just for the pleasure of it. Obviously, they are not considering that man has killed far more wolves than wolves have killed people. The fear has the same root in myth and legend of an unnatural animal the same as the fear of snakes, for example.

Enjoy your wolves, and perhaps you can help to educate people and calm their fears.

Answer 5

You aren't interested in what anyone has to say unless they agree with you so, here goes...
You're right.
Your three dogs are the rule and the rest of the millions are the exception.
Absolutely!
No one has EVER had a problem with hybrids!
Granted, people have problems with Chihuahuas, but the point is, EDUCATION. People should know what they are getting into. I also think Jack Russel Terriers should come with warning labels.
But, you haven't even read down this far, so it doesn't matter.

Answer 6

I understand your problem and I love wolves and dog and everything in between. but some people have had a bad experience with them my friend is terrified about dogs because when he was 3 he got betten. now he is trying to get over it and has petted some dogs be is still scared of them. now some movies can get others the fear of wolves but other get you to love them. sorry but it depends on the person that you talk to. now as far as a dog coming on your property is understandable but you also have to control yours to some extent. I don't like that but that's life.

Answer 7

Just wanted to say there are records of wolf attacks in North America, just not fatal attacks.
Wolves are wild animals, and are meant to be wild animals. If you do have wolves, you would agree.
Breeding them with domesticated dogs is just plain wrong.
Shame on "Tundra Shepherds" for breeding them.

Here you go... Some reports/stories of wolf attacks in North America...
http://www.wolftrust.org.uk/a-wkp6-mcnay.html
http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=hamilton/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1157580611668&call_pageid=1020420665036&col=1112101662670
http://www.wildsentry.org/WolfAttack.html
http://www.yakima-herald.com/page/dis/341738567847171

I have nothing against wolves. They are beautiful creatures BUT, they arent meant to be confined by us.

Answer 8

I think the fear is that these dogs are HALF wolf. Wolves are wild animals, and yes dogs descend from wolves, but the percentage of wolf in most breeds is very low. The breed that is closest to the wolf is the Alaskan Malamute. That wild instinct is more apt to come out with your dogs than it is for a DOMESTICATED dog.

Answer 9

I don't fear them. I just think some people do because of there size and protectiveness. My friend has one and its 120lbs + and growled at me when I first entered his home. Now he is fine with me, a total lap dog..lol... but people are very fearful of different breeds that have gotten a bad rep (pits, stffies, rotties, wolf hybrids) I personally think they are all wonderful animals, despite the breeds! Its just sad that the media only talks about the bad things that those breeds of dogs have done. we just need to work and prove that all dogs are loving and wonderful pets despite the breed, and end breed discrimination.

Answer 10

The only problem i see with them is that they are at a higher risk for health issues. My Aunt owns a malamute, wolf hybrid named smokey who is the biggest, sweetest, dumb dog you will ever meet. He wouldn't hurt anything even if it was in his yard (he lives in the middle of about an acre of woods). The vet said that he had bad hip (the vet said he needed a hi8p replacement) problems already when he was only about 8 months old and some of his siblings died from health issues. They are sweet gorgeous dogs, i will agree but i dont think breeding them as a hybrid is worth all the pain they have to go through.

Answer 11

It is due to survival fears from your ancestors , no doubt.
It is now only a vestigial preconditioned addition into your genetics , because previous to this lifetime, your ancestors knew that their babies could fall prey to anyone of the these hunters.
It goes all the way back when life was a premium and food was scarce.
Fast forward to now. Food is plentiful, millions of years of evolution and behavior modification.
Here you are, now their patron and friend.
If the shoe was on the other side and someone else owned them and knew what you know now, you would also be as wary of them.