All About Wolfdogs: Info & Guide

[Sollo]

Indeed it is useful. Thanks for posting this, Blight!

[Blightwolf]

Thanks.

As you can see, some new categories of information will be added. I will also add a "Wolfdog Glossary", which will explain all of the common wolf hybrid-related terms.

[jaguartail]

Thanks.

As you can see, some new categories of information will be added. I will also add a "Wolfdog Glossary", which will explain all of the common wolf hybrid-related terms.

what terms will be in the glossary?

[Blightwolf]

The glossary will explain in detail such terms as Winter Wolf Syndrome, Wolf Government, and also a little bit about more complicated terms like F1 and F2.

I will create the glossary using Nicole Wilde's hybrid books, Wolfdogs A-Z and Living With Wolfdogs, as my cited source.

[wolf at heart]

This is very useful,thanks for posting Blight^^

[Blightwolf]

I'm still in the middle of updating the first page. I have a lot of new information I need to add. I am also considering writing some of my own personal encounters and experiences with wolfdogs.

[alebrije]

This is a good guide to read about wolves, very good job Blightwolf ^^

[Blightwolf]

This is not a guide to read about wolves or wolf ownership. Please read the segment on the first page. This an informative post about wolfdog hybrids. I created this thread because topics about wolfdogs were on a very popular demand. This topic dispels the prejudiced hybrid fables and offers genuinely accurate and educational information.

Thanks for the compliment, anyway. I am really glad that people find this topic useful.

[alebrije]

Opps, sorry Blight. I thought it was because the topic name.

[Blightwolf]

Misinterpretations happen. I just wanted to make it clear. I do realize that the word "guide" may sound misleading... but like I stated, this is an educational, informative post about hybrid wolves, not genuine wolves, although I have made references to real wolf behavior when writing about wolfdogs and their antics. It's important to reflect information on wolves, however, considering that hybrids are half-wolves and because they behavior represents the behavior of a wolf more than it does of a dog's.

[XxSarahWolfxX]

Hey BlightWolf, I thought that you can add this on your posts, so it can be more helpful

About the Wolf Hybrid Dog:
If you are hearing the call of the wild, the answer may be a Wolf Dog!
There are a number of sub-species of wolves which are selectively bred
with other dog breeds as pets, including Arctic Tundra Wolves, Alaskan
Interior Wolves, British Columbian Timber Wolves, and Eastern Timber
Wolves. Wolf Hybrid Dogs are beautiful animal that possess an extremely
high level of intelligence. With the right care, training and environment,
wolves make loyal, loving pets who are very devoted to their human
families.


To make a compatible friend, Wolf Dogs must be taken early and hand
raised by their new owner. Wolf babies grow much faster than dog
puppies, but mentally they mature slow, not reaching full maturity until
around three years of age. Wolf Hybrid dogs need to be fed a soy-free
dog food, as they cannot properly digest soy. Wolf Dogs are very smart.
Their brains are documented as being 20% larger than dogs' brain.
There are highly intelligent and learn very fast. Wolf Hybrid Dogs are very
strong animals with high endurance levels.



Wolf Dogs develop a strong bond with their owners, but require at lot of
attention and exercise. They drink a lot of water, and most like a
wading pool in their containment area. Wolf Hybrid dogs develop an
intense love for their human family. Wolf Dogs must have a
containment area, they cannot be allowed to run unsupervised. This
is for the Wolf Hybrid dogs' protection. They need a large pen, at
least 30x30 8-10 feet tall, and in some cases, a cattle shocker fence
is needed.


Being pack animals, Wolf Hybrid dogs tend to do poorly unless they
have a friend. It was recommended that they kept either in pairs, or
with a dog as a companion. There are no special requirements for
veterinary care, as Wold dogs are very hearty and healthy animals. A
rabies shot, regular worming, and a heartworm prevention, and regular
vaccinations are normally all that is required. They can live to be 15,
16, 17 years and older if taken care of.


Wolf dogs aren't for everyone, but with careful planning, the proper
care and containment and lots of love, they make a wonderful friend.
Wolf dogs are versatile, and can adapt to hot or cold climates. Wolf dogs are usually shy of strangers,
but loyal and loving animals with those to feel comfortable with.

[Blightwolf]

Thank you for your quotation, SarahWolf, but because the text you quoted above contains very similar things than in my original post, I will no include it into the guide. You did not provide a source for your quotation, either.

[XxSarahWolfxX]

Sorry, forgot to add my quotation. But that is fine if you won't put it on your topic; it's okay. (:

[Spellbind]

Wow! Nice! That will help allot to! I like never knew about some of this stuff! Cool!!!
Thanks!

[Sol Fang]

This post is very interesting...and I learned new things too.