Wolf Hybrid?

Question

I recently adopted a wolf hybrid from a rescue I want to know do they need to eat meat or dog food he is 3 years old and has been neutered

He is a cross between a Arctic wolf and a Siberian Husky

Answer 1

Wolf Hybrids can actually be found and are also legal in Washington state. I used to raise them and there are still some breeders in Eastern Washington. Requirements for owning one are more stringent but permissible in many places. High protein dog food does suffice. They do not need raw meat etc as some may suggest but vet checks should be done yearly to confirm all health issues that this mix breed can develop.

Answer 2

Justin,
Just a FYI you have a wolfdog not a hybrid. Hybrids are not capable of bearing offspring, such as a mule a horse donkey cross. Nothing should be fed dog food! I cook for all mine. I feel it is part of the responsibility of having them. I go through 5-6 ten lb bags of leg quarters, 10 lbs of beef hearts 10-15lbs of rice and 5lbs of pinto beans and 3-4 large bags of frozen mixed veggies a week. When I have a neighbor that gets a deer they get the leftovers, hide and all. If you truly knew what goes into dog food you'd save your money. Wolfdogs also require housing and containment which is different than most breeds. They are truly wonderful animals but they also require a tremendous amount of time and can be very destructive. Wolfdogs are gregarious without a companion,human or other wise, around they often suffer from separation anxiety. I have four from low to mid content, ages from 7 months to 12 years. I love them to pieces and they require a lot of time, but I understood this when I got them. Good Luck!! They are a commitment.

Answer 3

I've owned 1/2 huskies and 1/2 wolf, I wanted to give this dog the best food, call a few vets and ask what is the best thing to do for your dog, congrats on your new partner. Google this information and see what other ideas you come up with, and do some reading about the wolf, remember this is not a regular dog, there's much you need to know about behavior, and life style of a wolf, best of luck to you.

Answer 4

DO NOT tell people he is a hybrid, they are illegal in most states. They do need a diet high in protein. I used to give mine a mixture of brown rice and boneless skinless chicken thighs and mixed vegetables that I cooked together in a big pot until it was all cooked and then I would put it in the food processor and put in in containers and keep two out and then freeze the rest and then each day I would pull one out of the freezer. I would add this to 1/2 cup of their dry dog food and I used Royal Caynin because it had the highest protein content. It is costly to keep them but they are wonderful pets. I loved mine. I miss terribly he was hit by a car and left to die on the road I found him just seconds after he was hit I actually saw him jump my fence and rushed him to the vet but she said his internal injuries were too bad and I am still not over my loss. I miss him EVERYDAY. I hope that yours will be as great a love to you as mine was to me. I love the song of the wolf! Good luck my friend!

Answer 5

Here's a good site, talks about basic care:

http://www.wolfdogbasics.com/health_&_diet.htm

Here's a chat room, lots of other Wolfdog owners:

http://www.inetdesign.com/wolfdunn/

Here's a Wolf Sanctuary, also can give care tips:

http://www.missionwolf.com/

Here's a group you should belong to to help protect wild wolves:
http://www.defenders.org/programs_and_policy/wildlife_conservation/imperiled_species/wolves/index.php

I am against wolfdog ownership because so many fail miserably with the best of intentions. Do your research immediately! Be one of the good guys- this animal's life and the species' reputation is now in your hands! Good luck.

Answer 6

Wow. Good luck with this. I used to have one, and he was a handful. We ended up giving him away to somebody that had plenty of room for him to run. To answer your question, they can eat both, the place where we got him from was giving the adults raw chicken, and she said that she feeds them raw meat all of the time, but we fed ours dog food.

Answer 7

Wolf hybrids are only allowed in Oregon state...
But anyways the dog can eat dog food or meat but I think I would feed him/her real dog food because Wolf hybrids can become defensive with there food and get in touch with there "Wild Side". Which means they might thrive off of meat.

I would stick with regular dog food.

Hope I helped!
Skylar

Answer 8

Hi Justin... how many dogs are you up to now? And how's that pit pup doing?

It can eat whatever you are feeding the mass of dogs you have.

Answer 9

You really shouldn't have gotten yourself into this situation without thorough research beforehand. Wolf hybrids are a real handful and aren't appropriate for most people and domestic living situations. Sorry I don't know the answer, but good luck! (I mean that sincerely, not in an asshole way.)

Answer 10

my sis in laws german shepherd eats this way.. he is one yr old and very healthy and large and still growing, highly intellegent and active..

he is down to one meal per day, ok for big dogs...
one evening meal, but only after the humans have finished eating.....on a low activity day he will get 4 cups of dry food, on an active day he will get 5 cups...

and fresh meat is rotated,
day one, two pieces of chicken, boiled. no salt or anything added.. broken up, and mixed into dry food..
day two, fresh liver , raw,, cut up into small bits, and mixed with dry food.
day 3, fresh lean hamburger, raw, about a handful size, again, mixed into dry food...

and also fresh fish, cooked, or one can of tuna. mixed into dry food....

he loves the chicken.