However, there are no official certificates for wolf-dogs. This means that wolf-like behavior can occur in this type of dogs no matter how much wolf content they have if they have been inbred. Nevertheless, we'd like to remind you that hybridization does not blur wolf-like behavior in a wolf-dog, but is just an addition to the dog's genes. This makes it pretty difficult to establish thorough legislation on the matter. The fact that it is so difficult to trace their bloodline makes it difficult to determine whetherthey are classified as wolf-dogs. Although the classification is pretty clear, their legitimate phenotyping to discover their content is practically untraceable, as most genetic tests are not in the reach of the general public. the number of generations bred, which means that F1 will mean that it has been a wolf and wolf-dog or dog cross, F2 means that they are a second generation of wolf-dogs that have been inbred, and so on.
Generally, the amount of wolf content in a wolf-dog can be classified as follows: Years of inbreeding only leave the breed with the wolf-like appearance due to their ancestry, but cannot be classified as such.
However, this definition can sometimes be pretty blurry. This is why they cannot be classified as dog breeds and are not recognized as such by any dog foundation such as the FCI or AKC.Īs mentioned in the introduction, the definition of a wolf-dog is a hybrid between a common domestic dog ( Canis Lupus) with either the gray ( Canis lupus), red ( Canis rufus), eastern timber ( Canis lycaon) or Ethiopian wolf ( Canis simenisis). According to the BCSPCA (British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), cross-breeding a wolf and dog counteracts 12,000 years of domestication. Breeders will often cross wolfdog with another wolfdog, but wolfdog-wolf forced breeding still occurs today. Such breeds include the Alaskan Malamute, Alaskan Husky and German Shepherd. Intentional wolf and dog hybridization did not begin until the 18th century, when the British first bred a wolf with what was then known as a Pomeranian (nothing to do with the Pomeranian as we know it today).ĭuring the past decade, the urge to have an exotic pet and the rise in popularity of wolf-like aesthetics have led to crossing wolves bred for their fur with other popular wolf-like breeds. There is also evidence of wolf-dogs in paintings of the Teotihuacan civilization in Mexico, where this hybrid accompanied warriors.
This is where the first prehistoric wolf-dogs have been documented. There is historical evidence that natural breeding between these two differentiated species occurred in Europe at least 10,000 years ago. For this reason, many people look to wolf-dog hybrids to see if they can keep an animal which is a domestic animal, but maintains certain wolf-like traits.ĭogs and wolves have the same ancestry that dates back more than 30,000 years. If they don't receive the right care, their well-being and any humans around them can be compromised. Practically, wolves need a lot of space and very specific care requirements in terms of feeding, training and more. Even if this happens, their wild nature is difficult to handle and they can be aggressive with strangers even if they are docile with family. Wolves are wild animals which need to be very carefully reared to be able to socialize with humans from the time they are a puppy. What can be asserted in most cases is that keeping a wolf as a pet is a bad idea. This goes to show that whether a wolf id legal depends on various factors and there is no blanket answer to the question. The wolf needs to have been reared in captivity for the express purpose of being kept as a companion animal for humans. However, this will depend on different factors, one of the most important is where you live.įor example, in the state of Nevada, it is legal to own and transport wolves without a permit. When this does occur, it is usually only when the owner has specific permits which are difficult to obtain. There are few places in the world where keeping a wolf as a pet is legal. One of the most important complications involved in keeping wolves as pets is to do with legality. However, there are many reasons why this may not be the case. We may see videos online of humans interacting with wildlife in a way which implies co-habitation is possible.
Perhaps this highlights the recent popularization of keeping wild-animals as companion animals. Before we look into wolf-dog hybrids, there are some people who are seriously looking into whether it is possible to have a wolf as a pet.
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