What are those dogs called half wolf and dog?

Question

I don't know their name I'm getting a puppy in my birthday but I want the right puppy?

Answer 1

It's a Wolf Hybrid and they're not all they're cut out to be...

Their temperaments are unpredictable, just like you would expect from a wild animal.

Stick with a Husky or something along those lines, but stay within "Domesticated" breeds.

Answer 2

You could be thinking of an Alaskan Malamute. The have been rumoured to be a wolf cross because they so closely resemble the wolf in appearance. There is no evidence that this is true! I have had my Malamute for almost 10 years and you wouldn't meet a more gentle dog with the sweetest temperament. A true wolf cross however, is a definite no, no!!! The wild instincts can not be bred out of the animal. I suggest you research the type of dog that would be suited to you and your family to make sure you find one that will work for your lifestyle. Too many pets end up in shelters because people like the way they look but don't understand the amount of energy and commitment certain breeds require. If you are a couch potato, find a dog that is happy to be a couch potato with you. If you are a very high energy person with lots of time to spend with your dog maybe a terrier would be a good choice.

Answer 3

They are called wolf hybrids! I am the proud owner of a 97% wolf hybrid, but I would not recommend on to you since it is quit apparent that you have done absolutely no research on the animal if you don't even no what its called! Hybrid wolves are a lot different than a dog, they need more attention, the are harder to train, although if you take the time, they are very trainable and very intelligent! They are pack animals and require companionship almost constantly, if not from you, then from another canine....a basset/springer spanial is my wolves companion. Hybrid ownership is not to be taken lighty.....its people like you that are the cause of so many ending up in shelters, rescues, and eventually being destroyed because of lack of anything else to do with them or because of the way that they were raised, they have not been socialized. Stick with a Husky or a Malamute!

Answer 4

wolfdogs?? Why do you want a wolfdog - do you have any idea of what you are getting into? There are thousands of these poor animals in rescue because people get them thinking they can handle them and then find out that they can't and they send them off to be put down or go into a rescue situation. A dog that is a wolf mix is NOT a good one to start out with unless you are a very experienced person with dogs.

If you have had many dogs and trained lots of dogs then I will apologize in advance but since you didn't even know a name for them, I'm guessing that you aren't. Please think very carefully before getting a wolf mix. Maybe you would like to try a husky or malamute that look wolfy instead? They are quite a handful too but not quite in the same category as a wolfdog? There are other breeds out there that are bred to look 'wild' without the wild in them - I'd be happy to point you toward them if you're interested?

Answer 5

Wait, you are getting a puppy for your B-day and you have no idea what kind it is, what it's called other then "half worlf and half dog" which is a very nice description may I add.
What type of research have you done into the dog breed you want and will fit your lifestyle?
Oh, that dog is called a hybrid, unless you are talking about a husky or a shepherd, both look like what you describe.

Answer 6

Don't, I repeat, don't get a wolf hybrid. The dog will demonstrate more wolf than dog because these are the dominant traits. Only very educated, experienced individuals should even consider bringing one into their home. Most domestic situations aren't appropriate for them. If you don't know what you're doing your dog could end up with a horrible temperament, bite someone and end up having to be put to sleep. Additionally, they're illegal in most places. Don't give it a second thought.

Answer 7

a wold hybrid...and don't honestly. these are not the mix for someone who is a first time dog owner and should not be sold to ANYONE!

they are not good pets they are wild animals after all. and if u don't know how to train a dog then training a wolf is going to to to hard. many wolfmixes end up on a chain outside which does not help their aggression. they end up in shelters because the owners can not handle them.

others have suggessed breeds that look wolfy. they to are not best for first time dog owners. and should be taken to obed. classes. but are easier to train the a wolf hybrid.

Answer 8

They are called hybreds and >>DONT << GET ONE.
I had one that was a german shepard/silver timberwolf mix and at a year and a half it was 122 pounds and stood 29 nches at the shoulder and was still growing, he became very dominant in the house and had a mind of his own, i have done dog training for a guard dog service and we wound up useing him for that because he just could not be trusted around people ,and never around children. stick to a husky/german shepard mix, it is as close to a wolf as you can get.
WOLF BELONG IN THE WILD WHERE THEY CAN BE FREE THE WAY THEY WERE MENT TO BE...

Answer 9

siberian huskies. Warning: they are a handful at times. They like to run free. Watch it when it is outside. But other than that they are wonderful pets. The breed likes to pull though so you might want to get a choker or pincher collar for walks. Yama was always there to cheer me up and make my day better. I dont know if it is a charactoristic of the huskies but Yama had it. What color other than white do you want? Yama was a creamish color and white. I love that combination.
They are good dogs. I hope you enjoy the breed as much as I do.

Answer 10

I don't know, but I wouldn't have thought they would be the right puppy for anyone! I'd stick to a domestic wolf look-a-like for example, a Husky, Malamute or Northern Inuit.

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