![]() While all puppies are adorable and wolf pups are absolutely no exception, a lot of issues with hybrids tend to arise around sexual maturity. Regardless, wild wolves avoid people and wolf attacks in the wild are very unlikely to happen because wolves steer clear of human interaction. One of the 21 human fed wolf attacks was fatal, however, there is debate over the cause of death as some believe the wolves scavenged. Over the last one hundred years here in North America, only six unprovoked wolf attacks causing injury have been documented and 21 attacks that are believed to be related to human fed wolves. This is a big point to remember when discussing an animal’s behaviour that is part wolf. The truth is that hybrids display a range of dog and wolf behaviours, and one cannot predict which ones will develop and which ones won’t.Īlthough wolves are vilified in countless books, movies, and television shows, they are actually quite shy around humans and generally avoid us as much as possible. Many people acquire hybrids in hopes that they will have physical wolf qualities (the look, the howl, the size) but will mostly demonstrate domestic dog-like behaviour. These centuries of selective breeding have made the domestic dog dependent on humans and allow them to fit into human homes and lives. Domestication is the process by which a wild animal adapts to living with humans by being selectively bred by humans over thousands of years. Their genetics allow them to survive and thrive without human help or interaction.ĭogs, on the other hand evolved from wolves through centuries of domestication. Their physical and mental state are shaped by evolutionary pressures that allow them to find food, keep themselves safe, and produce offspring. But there are significant differences between these two animals. Although hybrids could happen naturally in the wild, they are highly unlikely to occur because of the territorial instincts of wolves, which lead them to fiercely protect their pack as well as their home ranges from intruders.ĭogs ( Canis lupus familiaris) and wolves ( Canis lupus) are believed to share an evolutionary past and share many physical and behavioural traits. Wolves can interbreed with domestic dogs, and the resulting offspring can go on and produce offspring themselves. This cross is possible because wolves and dogs are interfertile, which means the two can breed and produce viable offspring. This blog will examine the contentious issue of owning a wolf-dog hybrid and whether or not owning a wolf-dog mix is a good idea.Ī wolf-dog hybrid is a mammal that is part wolf and part domestic dog. They feel the desire to bring the wild into their homes and purchase a wolf hybrid to keep it as one would a pet dog. ![]() For some, admiring the wolf from afar isn’t enough. Their beauty, agility, stealthiness, and pack dynamics captivate us. The wolf has fascinated us for centuries. A look at bringing the wild into our world
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