How do I find out if wolfdogs
are legal where I live?
What content wolfdog should I get?
Should the wolfdog be my only pet?
Should I tell people I have a wolfdog?
My wolfdog breeder says its 87% wolf&.
But it acts very much like a dog, could that be true?
But, what if the breeder has papers!?
How do I find out if wolfdogs
are legal where I live?
Call your counties Animal Control Office/Shelter.
They should know. Remember, even if wolfdogs are legal
in your state, the laws can be superseded by County
or Municipal Governments.
What content wolfdog should
I get?
If this is your first wolfdog, you should
have experience with a northern breed dog prior to getting
one, such as the Husky or Malamute. You should start
with a low content wolfdog so that you can build a solid
understanding of their mannerisms and behavior trends.
A responsible breeder will know the characteristics
of his/her animals. Most good rescue operations will
also have evaluated the wolfdogs they bring in so that
they can provide a “heads up” for the new
adopter.
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Should the wolfdog be my
only pet?
Wolfdogs are pack animals, just like the
wolf, and like most dogs, will be much happier and easier
to control if you have another dog in the house, preferably
of the opposite sex and similar in size. It’s
most important if have a female wolfdog to have a male
dog or wolfdog. Female wolfdogs are usually more high
strung than male wolfodgs. Again, find out as much as
you can about your incoming wolfdog, for many do not
do well with cats or small dogs.
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Should I tell people I
have a wolfdog?
This is a sensitive subject. I advise only
telling your close friends and those you trust. Never
admit it to someone in authority from your local Animal
Control Office. It’s also advisable to register
your wolfdog with the vet as a “malamute/german
shepherd cross” or something of that nature. Do
not admit it a wolfdog to a person employed at your
Veterinary office either.
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My wolfdog breeder says
its 87% wolf…. But it acts very much like a dog,
could that be true?
Responsible breeders will know and tell
you the correct content of their wolfdogs. Many irresponsible
breeders like to advertise and sell their wolfdogs at
being a much higher content than they are to justify
the price they want for them as well as making the owner
think the animal has a lot of wolf in it. If you ever
have a question on the content, always take pictures
of the animal and email them with your concerns to our
organization or another reputable wolfdog organization
for an opinion on true content.
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But, what if the breeder
has papers!?
Papers don’t mean anymore than if
I typed up a statement, put a logo on it, and said your
wolfdog was a camel. Papers can be fabricated by anyone
for any animal. Some responsible breeders will have
old documentation and pictures of the blood line of
their animals, and this is good to see, even copy and
keep…. But “papers”?....Don’t
fall for it.
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Excellent sites for further wolfdog FAQ’s.
http://www.inetdesign.com/wolfdunn/wolfdogfaq/
http://www.wolfdogalliance.org/education/containment/
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