Post by muskyhusky on Oct 18, 2008 19:14:15 GMT -6
3 wolf-dog hybrids were live-trapped from farms in 2006 in Wisconsin.
Why would you want to own a wolf-dog? Be honest. Could it be the idea of befriending or dominating a "wild" creature; fulfilling a fantasy; or establishing a spiritual connection with nature? Do you think wolf-dogs are "cool-looking" dogs? Whatever the reason, the answer is often tied to a desire for special status or recognition.
There are no good reasons for wanting to own a wolf-dog. The fact that a person may have a great deal of fondness for wolves is no justification for the amount of neglect, abuse, confinement, abandonment and euthanization inflicted upon these animals.
In addition, by seeking a bond with wolves through wolf-dog ownership, we are literally loving the real wolf to death. Breeding wolves with dogs does not preserve wild wolf populations, and instead places them at risk by threatening genetic purity and negatively impacting public attitudes toward wolves. As for the wolf-dogs themselves, they are the victims of a highly lucrative pet trade that heavily relies upon a potential owner’s ignorance or disregard of the truth about wolf-dog hybrids.
So you want a wolf dog? Interested in wolves? Have you ever been around a wolf before? Most people never have and their only experience with wolves comes from television and movies. Did you know that most animals used in TV and movies to portray wolves are not wolves at all?
Most are a breed called the Alaskan Malamute, the Siberian Husky is another breed used. Sometimes a Samoyed cross or white German Shepherd is used to portray a white wolf. Alaskan Malamutes have more of the wolf coloring/markings than your average breed of dog.
A wolf dog is not a breed. He is actually a mix of dog and wolf. Wolf crosses are mainly done with malamutes, husky's, German Shepherd dogs Akita or all of these. There is no breed standard with a wolf dog. So, a wolf-dog crossed with a German Shepherd dog will have much different temperament than one crossed with an Akita. It is up to YOU to research the breeds involved.
Wolves and wolf-dogs in general are highly intelligent, opportunistic animals so they are not for everyone. Low content wolf-dogs(this means they probably have less than 50% wolf) can be very friendly and good with children when supervised. They normally can be kept inside the house but it is recommended they be crated when alone in the house for their safety.
Some of you reading this may have met a well behaved wolf dog and you want one just like it. Do you know all the hours of work that goes into training? Every personality is different so every training method must be different. It takes years of routine and consistency with a well bred animal.
A wolf dog is not a pet. A wolf dog is a companion animal which means friend. Tying your wolf dog to a tree or keeping him in a small pen will not make him your friend. To make him your friend you must accept him for what he is and conform to him, it's not the other way around. Woilf-dogs are also not forgiving of abuse, they don't forget it if you are mean to them.
The reason this site is here is because there have been increasing problems with*puppy mills in the wolf dog industry. These people are milling out ill bred animals solely for profit with no thought to the future of the animal, or the buyer. These back yard breeders are hurting the wolf and causing BSL (Breed Specific Legislation). With this site I am hoping to educate you on what a responsible breeder is so you will make informed choices
*wolvesinwisconsin.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=puppymills&action=display&thread=13
Why would you want to own a wolf-dog? Be honest. Could it be the idea of befriending or dominating a "wild" creature; fulfilling a fantasy; or establishing a spiritual connection with nature? Do you think wolf-dogs are "cool-looking" dogs? Whatever the reason, the answer is often tied to a desire for special status or recognition.
There are no good reasons for wanting to own a wolf-dog. The fact that a person may have a great deal of fondness for wolves is no justification for the amount of neglect, abuse, confinement, abandonment and euthanization inflicted upon these animals.
In addition, by seeking a bond with wolves through wolf-dog ownership, we are literally loving the real wolf to death. Breeding wolves with dogs does not preserve wild wolf populations, and instead places them at risk by threatening genetic purity and negatively impacting public attitudes toward wolves. As for the wolf-dogs themselves, they are the victims of a highly lucrative pet trade that heavily relies upon a potential owner’s ignorance or disregard of the truth about wolf-dog hybrids.
So you want a wolf dog? Interested in wolves? Have you ever been around a wolf before? Most people never have and their only experience with wolves comes from television and movies. Did you know that most animals used in TV and movies to portray wolves are not wolves at all?
Most are a breed called the Alaskan Malamute, the Siberian Husky is another breed used. Sometimes a Samoyed cross or white German Shepherd is used to portray a white wolf. Alaskan Malamutes have more of the wolf coloring/markings than your average breed of dog.A wolf dog is not a breed. He is actually a mix of dog and wolf. Wolf crosses are mainly done with malamutes, husky's, German Shepherd dogs Akita or all of these. There is no breed standard with a wolf dog. So, a wolf-dog crossed with a German Shepherd dog will have much different temperament than one crossed with an Akita. It is up to YOU to research the breeds involved.
Wolves and wolf-dogs in general are highly intelligent, opportunistic animals so they are not for everyone. Low content wolf-dogs(this means they probably have less than 50% wolf) can be very friendly and good with children when supervised. They normally can be kept inside the house but it is recommended they be crated when alone in the house for their safety.
Some of you reading this may have met a well behaved wolf dog and you want one just like it. Do you know all the hours of work that goes into training? Every personality is different so every training method must be different. It takes years of routine and consistency with a well bred animal.
A wolf dog is not a pet. A wolf dog is a companion animal which means friend. Tying your wolf dog to a tree or keeping him in a small pen will not make him your friend. To make him your friend you must accept him for what he is and conform to him, it's not the other way around. Woilf-dogs are also not forgiving of abuse, they don't forget it if you are mean to them.
The reason this site is here is because there have been increasing problems with*puppy mills in the wolf dog industry. These people are milling out ill bred animals solely for profit with no thought to the future of the animal, or the buyer. These back yard breeders are hurting the wolf and causing BSL (Breed Specific Legislation). With this site I am hoping to educate you on what a responsible breeder is so you will make informed choices
*wolvesinwisconsin.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=puppymills&action=display&thread=13
