| They have been referred to by many names: Wolf | | | | and to have a good temperament. Some owners |
| Hybrids, Wolfdogs, or Wolf/Dog crosses. However, if | | | | prefer a cross with German Shepherd and the |
| you were to describe these creatures in an accurate | | | | Malamutes. In addition, the wolf content can range |
| term, the right name would simply be "Wolfdogs". | | | | from ¼ to ¾ parts. A low content |
| There is nothing hybrid about these creatures. In | | | | wolfdog has more canine blood whereas a high |
| reference to an animal, a hybrid means that the animal | | | | content wolfdog has a higher percentage of wolf |
| came from two different kinds of species. But dogs | | | | blood. |
| and wolves are the same species, so the term hybrid | | | | There are, however, several types of wolfdogs that |
| would be considered an inaccurate term to describe | | | | are recognized today. They are: Czechoslovakian |
| these exotic animals. | | | | Wolfdog and the Saarloos Wolfhond, American |
| Setting aside all technicality terms, wolfdogs are | | | | Tundra Shepherd, and the Kunming Wolfdog. |
| produced by breeding canines with animals that are | | | | Although wolfdogs are becoming more popular these |
| either full or partial wolf. The majority of wolfdogs are | | | | days, they are not and should not be considered pets. |
| three-quarters or half Malamute or German Shepherd | | | | These animals are not for everyone, and there are a |
| and half or one-quarter timber wolf. | | | | lot of factors that go into owning them. But they can |
| Wolfdogs are not considered a breed in general. A | | | | be a great and loyal companion as long as you |
| dog breed is a term that is used to described dogs | | | | recognize their true nature and not go against it. |
| that have been bred by the same ancestors for many | | | | They are strong, highly intelligent, and cautious |
| years. A breed of dog shares a distinct consistency in | | | | creatures. They are independent and can be very |
| appearance, traits, and behavior. Wolfdogs, on the | | | | unpredictable so you have to train them early on in life. |
| other hand, are crosses between dogs of different | | | | These animals have more demanding needs than your |
| breeds and wolves. | | | | average dog. You need to devote a lot of time in |
| Wolfdogs are not bred in order to set-up a particular | | | | training and socialization to be able to live with this |
| type of dog, other than expecting them to be healthy | | | | animal. |