What do you think? (Only serious respectable answers)?

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What do you think about getting a part wolf dog? Like 25-50%. It would have socialization from puppyhood, another dog to play with a 1 year old lab mix, and obedience classes on and off for probably it's whole life. There are no laws against this where I live and if I was asked what breed I would probably say German Shepard mix. I know how to control a dominating dog, I have watched a family friends, 25% tunda 25% timber and 50% german shepard. It has no problems with the little kids or the other dogs. I was thinking about a german shepard/wolf. Also any advice on specific training needs. I would like reasons to support your answers too, please.

I dont care about the apperance. I like the temperment, the way they love to play and the undivided love toward you! I would check on the blood lines. I live smack dab in the middle of this nation. KANSAS!--in the country part of it.

Just giving more info. The vet will treat it, I would get it from the same people my friends dog is from. Most likely the same mom and dad. She is a lover not a bitter, there cat has killed more things than she has! I know this is uncommon, but I would have their experience too. I was thinking of getting one out of a shelter, then again getting any dog out of a shelter is a gamble. I know with a wolf hybrid it is even more of a gamble. I have no problem with adopting from a shelter, I have never bought an animal before: including fish. I have 2 fish and a lab mix. We had a cat, however she loved the outdoors and that was her demise speeding quick son of a gun, in our lives anyways. I am just seriously thinking about it. I'm not saying I'm going to get one or I'm not going to it is just a serious consideration.

Thanks so much for your opinions!!!!

Answer 1

Hi, if anyone knows a lot about Wolf Hybrids, especially ones that are crossed with German Shepherd, its me!
I have owned over 11 wolf hybrids in my short life. They are great dogs. What some may say about them being evil, crazy, untrainable, and so on, is just untrue.
Its just an excuse that was made up by bad dog owners who have bought one, and had know idea about training and what not, and just blamed it all on the dog. If they had bought something like a Labrador or Golden Retriever, they would have most likely have had the same result in how bad their dog turned out.
Wolf Hybrids are wonderful, friendly, loyal and loving dogs, that people are scared of just because of made up myths and rumors.
I would trust my wolf hybrids with children of any age, they won't hurt anyone.
My Wolf Hybrids are half German Shepherd, and the puppy in my avatar is one of them.
I HIGHLY recommend that you get this puppy that you want. DO NOT believe whatever lies the Wolf Hybrid haters tell you. What they say is exactly like what Pit Bull haters say when they say that all pitts eat children, its not true and they are only saying it out of fear and ignorance.
Don't worry one bit about Wolf Hybrids being illegal in some places. When I sell any of my Wolf Hybrid puppies to people living in the city, I tell them to only inform relatives, and close friends that its a Wolf Hybrid because of BSL and other people fear and ignorance of the breed. I tell them to just call it a Malamute, Husky or Shepherd mix to others who may try to "rat" on them to animal control about owning a Wolf Hybrid.
A lot of people can't notice a Wolf Hybrid when it stands right in front of them while they are petting it.
All the Wolf Hybrid puppies that I have sold over the years have ALL turned out to be great family pets.
I really hope that you don't let others detour you from getting this puppy that you want. I bet that you will give a great home to a Wolf Hybrid pup who needs one. :)
As for "specific training needs" if you know how to train any other dog, you can train a Wolf Hybrid. They are really smart dogs, and they can learn stuff fast.

If you want to know more about Wolf Hybrids, feel free to ask me anytime. :)

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Before I chose to breed them, I always thought that they were great, which they are. The people who claim that they have "unstable temperament" obviously don't know anything about training, and that probably happens with their other dogs, too.
Breeding Wolf Hybrids is not about "gimmick sales reasons", its about giving the people the great dogs that they want/demand, which happen to be Wolf Hybrids for some families who are interested in them.
I speak the truth, I can't say the same for other dog owners who own dogs like, maybe Dobermans for example.

Answer 2

This will not be a dominant dog, or a dog at all. It will be a wolf hybrid. It will exhibit the traits of a wolf. It will never be as stable and friendly as a dog. It's good that you have been around them before, but do not expect a loyal, loving dog from a wolf hybrid. It is my personal opinion that it's unkind to breed them then keep them as pets. They will never be truly happy in confinement. It will always be in their nature to want to be wild.

Answer 3

I have never met one in person, and I do not know anything about them except from what people tell me. These are things I HAVE HEARD about them from others. I do not know if any of it is true but here you go anyway.

They are hard to housebreak.
They are very independent
They are lethal predators known for stalking people
The longest they last in a home is about 2 years and then the owners cannot handle them anymore.
Pounds do not take them because they are too dangerous for a normal person to handle
They are not good with small children and often see them as dinner
Huskies are often blamed for attacking people when in fact the dogs in question were part wolf

That is all I can remember for now. If I were you, I would buy a book about Wolf Hybrids on Amazon.com and read as much as you can about them before adopting.

Answer 4

I've owned a wolf hybrid.. her name was Sadie, and she was 87% timber wolf, 13% siberian husky. (she came from a long line of hybrids.)

She was timid at first, but after about a week she came around. I took her out and socialized her with people, other dogs, and cats at least four times a week. She went to parks with me, to friend's house's, to baseball games, everywhere I could take a dog, she went with me.

She was wonderful with other people, dogs, and cats. I never had her try to dominate another dog like some people have said they would, and she adored cats. I also never had an issue housebreaking her, or training her to do tricks.

They DO need a tall (six foot plus) secure fence, clearly legible ID tags with the dog's name, your name, and your phone number on it, and a microchip. They are escape artists, and have a horrible sense of direction (If they get lost, they can't often find their way home.) The fence is especially important, because if your dog is on someone's property and they mistake it for a wild wolf, they WILL shoot them.

If you want a guard dog, get a different breed. While it depends on what they are mixed with; mine was very sweet and rarely, if ever, barked. My mother in fact used to joke that if a thief ever broke into my home; Sadie would greet them happily and show them where I kept the valuables. :)

Wolf Hybrids can be wonderful, rewarding pets, but they need a lot of time, a lot of dedication, and the proper owner who is willing to take procautions to keep one the way they should be kept. My wolf was exeptional, but that doesn't mean that they all make good pets. In fact, i'd say most don't.

Please do a ton of studying and research, some serious double/triple checking where it comes to finding out if they are legal in your state, find a good breeder if you decide to go forward, and make sure you ask to meet the parents of the puppy if you do decide to get one. The best indication of a well-behaved wolf-hybrid are it's parents.

Good luck!

Answer 5

they make great loyal family pets but can be overly protective of strangers or other animals.work with him as soon as you get him and train him to obey.we raised a 1/2 timber wolf as a kid and he was awesome and guarded us with his life.we had to muzzle him and keep watch when ever we had company over because he would react to loud talk and laughing,thinking we were being hurt.we lived in the country and he was just use to our family so anyone else was an intruder,so you will have to socialize him with people and other dogs early.he will bow to the head of the family and roll on his back and pee in the air to show respect.there are many traits that they do like a full blooded wolf and being trained early he might show more canine habits.they are loyal,loving and respectfull to the people they love.

Answer 6

I have a friend who has had several german shepherd/wolf mixes. True, they are very good with children, very loyal, great protectors and to me a little too smart for their own good. Each time she had them, she eventually had to find them a home in the country. Problems with jumping fence and eating other people's pets, then jumping back in yard. This happened repeatedly with different dogs. Personally, I prefer 100% mutt from a rescue foundation or pound.

Answer 7

My cousin Bryan has a 7/8ths wolf dog. He also lives with a lab and is great with Bryans nephews. He wasnt even socialized properly before Bryan got him (edit: stole him from an abusive owner that was starving him to death on purpose) and has adjusted extremely well. Honestly I dont think that they are that much different than dogs when raised in the right environment. It's always better to have a dominant person in control and to always be aware that there is a chance something could go wrong but as long as you know that and accept it there is no reason not to get one.

Answer 8

Regardless of your good intentions, I still don't think a wolf or wolf-hybrid is a good idea for anyone to own. Why? I have seen several wolf-dog mixes end up in a rescue organization because their owners could no longer handle them. Despite socialization and obedience, wolves are not dogs. Sure, dogs may have been developed from wolves, but trust me, there is a very large difference between the two species. Wolf-hybrids often do not take well to training. They are often very independent and although they will respect you as pack leader, they will not allow themselves to be ordered around.
(I understand that I am making generalizations.)
If you are looking for an animal that is loyal, loving, and playful, I don't see any reason why a dog wouldn't qualify. A German Shepherd or a Shepherd mix would make a wonderful companion for you and your current dog.
Regardless of what you choose, I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 9

A wolf hybrid is a bad idea. i have had wolves and Hybrids. they are not dogs. No amount of socialization will make them into dogs. I know that they are the predicessors to all dogs so many people feel that they can be raised correctly and be made into dogs. This is not true. No amount of proper care and training will ever make a primate into a person.
The laws of living with wolves are many and you are only asking for heartbreak. Plus over 90% of the hybrids that are on the market have no more wolf in them than the standard G.Shepherd. I know that they are beautiful and "exotic" but they can never be dogs and if you actually mange to get your hands on a real one it is only going to break your heart unless you are wanting to have Wolf and not a dog.
Please think this over and do a LOT of research before you make this decision.
I love them. But I know them for what they are and not what I dream them to be.
~Tyed~

Answer 10

I do not support breeding wolf dog hybrids. If you want to rescue one that has no place to go, that's different. There is now a market for breeding wolfdogs to sell as exotic pets and it is very bad for the survival of the wild wolf. Every wolf lover I know is against this breeding.
Basically you get something that's neither wolf nor dog. It doesn't have the dog characteristics that make them man's best friend. It also doesn't have that wilderness living in the heart of every true wolf. It becomes a very sad shadow. You can even see it in the eyes.