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/an/, are wolf hybrids docile enough to have as pets?

Pic very related.
>> Anonymous
I'd say no >.>

No knowledge basis for this though
>> Anonymous
Only if you love them lots.
>> Anonymous
Yes. A big yes. Wolf hybrids, such as the American Tundra Shepard breed, which is a crossbreed between the Tundra Wolf and German Shepard, make good pets, partially because of their wolf instincts; they will relegate themselves to being the least member of their pack. You have to treat them right to get them to not be complete wimps, but other than that they are very loyal and good pet.
>> Anonymous
>>135913
Wrong answer.

Wolf hybrids will constantly challenge you for "Alpha" position throughout their lives, no wolf is submissive by nature.
>> Anonymous
no. plans like this never turn out well.
>> Anonymous
>>135915
>>135923
>>135902
Shut up. You've no right to say shit unless you have knowledge, my anonymous.
I've known a few wolf-dog hybrids, all of which were just as nice and tame as any other dog. Big, lovable doggies. From the ones I've met, there's no real difference. As a kid, I used to go and visit one who lived down the street from me daily. Playful but gentle, energetic, furry dog. I was never bitten, turned on, attacked- none of it. He had no behavior issues and was a nice pet.
>> tigerfeather !CrwtTbFNxQ
This is the answer you're looking for:

Yes and no. It depends on the dog itself. No matter how well-bred a dog is, hybrid or not, the truth of the matter is that they don't read their breed standards. You're always going to have aggressive "good" breeds and easily scared "guardian" breeds.

Some grooming shops and kennels won't take in hybrids though, so do some research in your area and find out if life would be feasible with your hybrid.

In closing, all of the hybrid dogs that I've ever met were, for the most part, good dogs. A little hyper, but good. I'm sure that has part to do with the fact that people are less likely to bring in their half-wild backyard or ranch dogs into pet stores then they are their good-mannered ones. ~shrug~
>> Anonymous
You guys are fucking stupid.

There's three kinds of wolf dogs.
High content which can be like 90% wolf. It will look like a wolf, and act like a wolf. Its basically like owning a pure wolf.
Medium content. Which will actually look like like a hybrid between the two, not sure which traits are stronger in medium content.
And low content which can be like 12% wolf. Will barely look like a wolf and will basically act like a normal dog.

Go research high, medium, and low content wolves.
>> Anonymous
>>135985

Personally, I don't think three categories is enough. I like to divide them into 9 categories.

High Content
Mostly High Content
Sort of High Content
A little bit High Content
Medium Content
Middlin' Content
Sparse Content
Anemic Content
Low Content

If you don't know what I'm talking about maybe you should go FUCKING RESEARCH instead of providing your STUPID PERSONAL INFORMATION like the OP ASKED FOR because you're ALL FUCKING IDIOTS.
>> Anonymous
I'd say get a real fucking wolf and stop being a fucking pansy, real men have predatory pets.
>> Anonymous??
WOLD IS INOT GOOD HE BIT MY LOWER BROTHERS EYES OFF THEY NOT VERY GOOD DOOGS THEY BITE BITE DANGER
>> Anonymous??
>>136049
CHINA STRONG TAIWAN FAKE
>> Anonymous
>>136032
fuck yes.
>> Anonymous
I heard wolf hybrids eat bananas
>> c1
ya man my old neighbors across the street had a wolf hybrid.. but they kept it chained to a tree and i dont think i ever saw them unchain it. probably because it is EXTREMELY FUCKING DANGEROUS
>> Anonymous
>>136032
I'm a real man, I have a fluffy cat.
>> Anonymous
>>136117
You're a faggot, only faggots have cats.
>> Anonymous
The personality and amenability to handling of a wolfdog depends heavily on actual wolf genetic content, training, and individual personality.

That being said, do not think that higher wolf concentration means less vicious. Hybrids with a higher percentage of dog blood tend to be more aggressive than hybrids with a higher percentage of wolf blood. Many breeders who deal in wolf hybrids set their prices based on the "wolf blood content" of their pups. There is no sound basis in biology or genetics for this. Breeding a pure wolf to a pure dog will produce an offspring with 50-50 genes, but when this offspring is bred to other 50-50 mixes only genetic testing can indicate which genes are passed to the offspring. The offspring may inherit a majority of the dog genes from both parents, and , basically look and behave like a dog, or the opposite, and be for all intents and purposes, a wolf. "Percentage" as calculated by the breeders ( using their "pedigrees" and basic math) of these hybrids, is no guarantee of anything.

The problem comes in when people misread wolf behavior. Their mannerisms are slightly different than a normal dog's. Children are prone to getting attacked by them for this reason. They see a dog with his head, ears, and tail down, backing away, and they think "play," since many dogs do this in play behavior. In wolves, however, it's a fear response. If the child (or adult) approaches, it can elicit an attack because the animal now feels threatened.

Wolf hybrids can be handled safely by EXPERIENCED people. Since you are posting this in 4chan, you obviously need to go speak with trainers and decent breeders. Volunteer at a local veterinary clinic, shelter, or wolf/dog rescue if you have the time (which you BETTER, if you are contemplating getting a wolfdog).
>> Anonymous
>>136132

Also, 95% of people who own "wolfdogs" are full of shit anyway and just have some sort of husky-shepherd mutt. So, depending on how ethical your breeder is, this might be a moot point anyway.
>> noko Anonymous
>>136100
Oh god, i lolled.

>>135900
Training and luck are probably the main factors.
>> Anonymous
Should be fine, if you can take care of him/her. Do research. Volunteer, as others have mentioned. But also be aware that they are individuals, and that you shouldn't judge the dog completely based on how much wolf blood it has. Check this out:

http://www.wgrz.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=43081
>> Anonymous
>>136141
Weaboo fgt
>> Bitter Anon !!WJLRQ1cwCyZ
>>136032
I have a Velociraptor.
>> Anonymous
Back when I was a young loli, my family had a wolf hybrid, female. Close to everone was afraid of her, but I never was. Never had any problems with her either~ so they turned her over to me. I never was that much afraid either of her from the moment we got het as a pup, nor til the day she died.

She was okay to have in the house, outside she was normal but she sometimes would try jumping alot in one spot, like trying to break some canine record or something. But for no reason, she suddenly started acting crazy and running around frequently when she hit seven years old, and ran in circles. We left one day to go to the market, and when we had returned, we saw she was crushed by the china closet we had at the foot of the steps.

The crazy bitch ran so fast and hard into it that (we think) when she came down the steps, she hit it, stopped probably, and it toppled on top of her. It wouldnt/couldnt have fallen on its own without force at the base, or being pulled anyway. We miss her though.
>> #enablegreen Anonymous
#gr>Yes.
>> Anonymous !4hcHBs40RQ
#gr>No.
>> Anonymous !4hcHBs40RQ
Yes.
>> Anonymous
When I was about eight years old my family was given a wolf mix puppy. His father was german shepherd and his mother half siberian husky, half wolf. I had an opportunity to see the mother sometimes (she was owned by a friend of my father's), and she was generally shy and high strung, not liking to be around strangers, but she never attacked anyone that I know of. As for mine, we had him neutered as young as the vet would allow, and he grew up to be a very calm and docile pet with no dominance issues. He was strangely maternal, actually. When we got a kitten a few years later, he let her "nurse" from him as he laid on the floor.

If you're considering getting any kind of wolf hybrid, definitely get them fixed early on, and make sure you have plenty of room for them. We lived in a rural area so he had the run of almost an acre when we were around and a 20'x20' fenced in pen that he could be in whenever he wanted.
>> Anonymous
I knew a half-wolf and while she was a complete sweetheart, she was also strong as hell. Her owner was also a complete fucking retard who kept her chained to a doghouse in the backyard and only occasionally walked her using a really thick chain. From what I hear, the neighbors caught wind of her being half-wolf and the fucknut owner, rather than give her to a rescue group or something responsible like that, had her put down.

Research the pros and cons from respectable sources (i.e. not 4chan). Ask yourself why you want a hybrid. Then make your decision.
>> Anonymous
Look up some info on Saarloos Wolfdogs. Depending on where you live these might be sort of 'hard to get' though.
>> Anonymous
Well, it would always be great to sic them on the nearest neighborhood bully dog. I mean seriously people will think it's a husky, but once they see that pitbull with it's trachea placed firmly between the hybrids teeth, bitches will show respect.
>> Anonymous
I had an 75% wolf/German Shepherd mix for a while, she was wonderful. She was very shy around new people, but very close in behavior to other dogs. The only real problems would come when she played with other dogs and used wolf signals for submission and the other dogs would have 'wtf she doing' moments.
>> Anonymous
>>136891
Damn language barrier.
>> Anonymous
I've always seen huge dominance issues in hybrids (I work at an animal shelter). One thing you don't want is your dog constantly fighting you for dominance.

Just get a husky or malamute and pretend it's part wolf. You'll be happier that way.
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Yeah, I own a hybrid (with husky and German shepherd) and she's about medium, but she is such an attention whore. When we first got her, she was constantly trying to attack our older McNab for food, pettings, and etc. She was and still is a pain in the ass to train because she's so stubborn, but with time, attention and love she's turned into a really really great pet. Very loving, protective and playful, and once she was adjusted to our other dog they became like best friends.

Her only problems are when introducing her to new dogs because she always acts differently and unpredictably (and most dogs don't appreciate attack play), or when she comes in contact with children. She doesn't try to attack children, but she doesn't know how to react to little peoples so she usually gets really antsy to get to them, to jump on them, or tackle them or whatever (I haven't let her very near any children needless to say).

Pics are Ocoss actin' like a cat, being lazy, and hanging out with brother's dog Sam, and then Sadie. That couch is ungodly now because Ocoss claimed it as her own and it is now a couch for dog hair.
>> Anonymous
My brother owned a 25% Malamute/ 75% Timber Wolf mix. He was positively ENORMOUS, and certainly looked more wolf than dog. My brother owned two (significantly smaller) other dogs, and while they did get into a scuffle every now any then, the larger dog never seriously injured the smaller two. He also didn't exhibit any kind of aggression towards me (I was around 11 at the time) or my mother (who's 5'1"), at least not while my brother was around.