

There are a lot of romantic and mystic notions that make some people want to own a wolf or wolf-dog hybrid because they are intrigued or fascinated by the way wolfdogs look-which is totally understandable.īut the reality is that wolf hybrids are not domestic dogs.

The temperament of each wolfdog mix differs, so you never really know what you are getting into and deliberate socialization and training is necessary. However, owning a wolf breed still requires extensive knowledge, training and dedication as these canine wolf hybrid crosses have mannerism that make them challenging to own.

With the mixing of genes over several generations, most wolf mixed dogs are more dog than wolf and have been selectively bred to have certain behavioral characteristics and physical appearances. However, it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that the breeding of wolf dogs became more widespread and popular among dog enthusiasts. The first documented breeding of wolf dogs occurred in the 18th century when a British man named General John Burgoyne crossed his dogs with wolves in an attempt to create a more powerful and resilient hunting dog. The history of wolf dogs dates back to thousands of years ago when early humans began domesticating wolves to help with hunting and protection.
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