Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe?

RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By jusup (Guest Post) (08/31/2008) I have a hybrid and he is the nicest dog I have ever seen in my entire life. He gets along with any other dogs, puppies, cats, anything, he is literally a big sweet fluffy dog. I wouldn't let the name "wolf" hybrid scare you because I wouldn't trade him for anything else. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By Memphis (Guest Post) (03/14/2008) My fiance and I have a wolf hybrid. He is 1 1/2 years old. Our dog is very dominate over his territory and yes is a very different from a domestic dog, however he is very smart! My advise is not to get a wolf hybrid from the pound. Why? Because you really don't know what the dog has been through or what his mentally state to be around you and your kids. If you had gotten him/her it was a puppy that's a different story. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By WolfDogOwner27 (Guest Post) (12/28/2007) I have a wolfdog and, like what has been said previously, not a good idea to bring small dogs around her. Not a good idea to bring people she doesn't trust around her either. I love her to death and she's a great dog, but she's very independent and will pretty much do as she pleases. She mostly will just listen to me or my dad if we tell her to "sit" or "lay", but for the most part, training her was pretty difficult. Unless you have gobs of time to devote to training and getting in good with the animal, I'd strongly advise to think twice about owning one. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By jackie (Guest Post) (09/09/2006) We had a collie/wolf. She was a big baby for the most part. She bit one child because he pulled her tail (hard) while she was eating and she snaped at me on a separate occassion. I imediately dominated her and I became the top bitch in this house from that point on. We had a few minor behavior problems with her. She died right after we became Dog Whisperer fans. His techniques were really working. I wonder what he would say about a hybrid. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By bobbi (Guest Post) (08/25/2006) i have owned 3 wolf hybrids and all of my children were little with all of them. they are the most loyal animal and will except you and your family as their pack and will go out of there way to protect you. i just lost my wolf-hybrid of 10 years and she will be very sadly missed. i wouldn't hesitate to get another one except the state i live in has banned them because of the idiot people that think they are mean! the picture is of my male and female playing in the snow. he died at the age of 7 (Lakota-male black/tan) and she was 10 (Miatuck-female black). i hope i was of help to you and if you have any further questions feel free to contact me at wolflover 0204@yahoo.com.(remove space between r and 0) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By Rachel (Guest Post) (06/13/2006) I have a wolf hybrid and she is great but I got her when she was 2 monthes old. I would not advise getting a hybrid that is older. They do take a lot of work and time. also she does not really like little dogs and that could be a problem for you and dangrous around the kids if the hybrid was to go after the small dogs. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By Superboy (Guest Post) (02/23/2006) I once owned one, it was honestly the best pet I ever owned. Biggest lap dog ever. Infact the government no longer used hybrid as a way of calling them. Since DNA testing has evolved they have found they are the same as captive dogs, they now call them wolfdogs and that is why they are willing to let you adopt it. Just like ANY big dog, proper breeding is esential to them. Raised well they are good, I would not consider this animal if it was abused though Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By ROSA (Guest Post) (09/04/2005) I had a Hybrid wolf dog once , NEVER AGAIN ! I / we could not train her , she ate a whole couch right down to the springs, the woodwork on the door frames, you name it she ate it, She was a beautiful dog, ( puppy ) I gave her away 3 times and they always brought her back cause she did something wrong . She was gentle but she was just a baby too at the time, Finally found her a home , she is a junk yard dog , guarding a junk yard. So I was told ? She was 6 months old by the time I found her a good home, My other dogs hated her big time, always trying to beat her up. NOT A GOOD IDEA GETTING A HALF/BREED WOLF DOG, But a friend of ours had one, and she was excellent, loved everyone. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post by terdralynn (87) | (09/03/2005) Contact I can't believe a shelter would even have a wolf hybrid! I used to have a dog/coyote mix, and she was wonderful, but I really advise against any of these hybrids, especially with young children. We cannot even assume our pet dogs won't bite or attack, let alone something that's half wild. TerryfromChilliOH Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post by Maryeileen (406) | (09/03/2005) Profile | Contact I don't think a hybrid is a good idea if there are children or other pets in the household. I also wonder why this poor creature (humans are at fault for breeding them) is at the pound in the first place. There has been a place here locally that has wolf hybrids that has been in the news at least twice. Their animals are kept in a penned/fenced area but have gotten out and have harmed or killed pets in that neighborhood. Wild animals belong in the wild! And, we should stop encroaching on their territories when we build more houses and more stores and yet more restaurants! Okay, I'll get off of my soapbox now! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post by sunhat (53) | (09/03/2005) Contact Check out http://www.wolfpark.org/wolfdogs/guidelines.html A few quotes from that page: -- Wolves and high-content wolf hybrids should never be regarded as pets. -- Children below the age or size of a typical 14 year old, including the owner's, are always potentially in danger. -- Wolf-dog hybrids should, for safety reasons, essentially be kept like wolves. While low percentage wolf-dog hybrids may be unlike pure wolves in many respects, and many can and are kept like pure dogs, they all retain, *as do many dogs*, the motivation for predatory behavior. This means that a person, especially a child who tripped and fell, or who is moaning, crying, or screaming, may be considered wounded prey and attacked. Grave injuries, even death, are all too frequent in such cases. -- The animals should be fed a proper meat diet, including bones, skin, and/or fur. -- Socialized wolves or wolf-dog hybrids may also challenge the owner or others for dominance. This, too, can result in serious injury to the persons involved. Tame wolves or wolf-dog hybrids may also defend their food against people, especially children. A mere defensive bite can result in serious injuries, even though the animal "meant" no harm. In summary, while wolf-dog hybrids seem like really neat animals, they are NOT suitable as pets. There are so many other wonderful, gentle dogs at the pound that are looking for a good home, why would you deliberately subject your family to these types of risks and headaches? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By Jeneene (Guest Post) (09/03/2005) I have read many times that these dogs are unpredictable. Might be totally tame and nice for a while but can never be trusted. Listen to your gut. Don't give in. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By sandy (Guest Post) (09/03/2005) ditto. your small dogs are SMALL and look SMALL to another dog. this is a wolf mix. stay away i say. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post by cookwie (1090) | (09/03/2005) Profile | Contact This is a P.S. My sil adopted a part dog/ part coyote. Big mistake. I'm not going into any details. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post by cookwie (1090) | (09/03/2005) Profile | Contact I would NOT adopt that pet. 1. can be dangerous 2. is only half domestic bred 3. how vicious can the other half become? 4. as it gets older, it may become mean ------------ My aunt had a collie that was mean - and that dog was bad enoough. Can you imagine a part wolf with an attitude problem? Someone is going to say that the wolf part of its heredity makes it shy, but I think the wolf part of its heredity makes it want to attack a lesser being (aka young child) to establish dominance. We were at a petting zoo and the baby bull went after by then 3 year old - because he was the smallest one in the group. Knowing that animals can distinguish between big and small adversaries, how safe are your children and their friends? And the other pets? How's your insurance? Got a $1,000,000 umbrella insurance policy? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Are Wolf Hybrid Dogs Safe? Post By lindal (Guest Post) (09/03/2005) When in doubt, DON'T. Especially a wolf mix. If you want a big dog get a golden retriever or a lab retriever, or a collie. These are great with kids! Report Spam or Abuse