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| Subject:
buying a dog
Category: Miscellaneous Asked by: temmimi-ga List Price: $2.00 |
Posted:
07 Jan 2006 15:18 PST
Expires: 06 Feb 2006 15:18 PST Question ID: 430467 |
does a wolf hybrid make a good pet |
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Re: buying a dog
From: pinkfreud-ga on 07 Jan 2006 15:23 PST |
"Wolf hybrids, due to their wild nature, resist training and obedience and resent confinement. They are timid and readily bite when they feel threatened, teased or cornered. They are also unpredictable, destructive and adept at escaping confinement. Another dangerous aspect of wolf hybrids is that they will usually strongly bond with one human. If they feel that this person is being threatened, even if he/she is actually just playing or having a heated discussion with another family member, an attack and potential tragedy can occur. As puppies, wolf hybrids are very adorable, lovable and enjoyable pets. As they mature, their wild instincts and fearlessness take over and they soon become unacceptable pets. As with wolf pets, most wolf hybrids are euthanized." http://www.petplace.com/article.aspx?id=594 |
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Re: buying a dog
From: joe916-ga on 07 Jan 2006 17:09 PST |
REF: while what pinkfreud-ga commented on is true I have encountered other dogs that were the same, fearless, very protective etc... that were of various breeds and mixes so i'm not certain that these traits can apply to any specific breed I am confident that the upbringing an personality of the dog does play a big role in the dogs behavior.(just like people?) I'm no expert just my opinion. |
| Subject:
Re: buying a dog
From: pinkfreud-ga on 07 Jan 2006 17:24 PST |
Dogs are unique individuals, and breed characteristics will not necessarily be present to the same degree in all dogs of a certain breed. Nevertheless, I urge caution when dealing with wolf hybrids. Many animal adoption organizations, including the one with which I volunteer, will not accept wolf hybrids because of the potential risks. These can be beautiful, wonderful animals. They also can be vectors of tragedy and heartbreak. |
| Subject:
Re: buying a dog
From: tlspiegel-ga on 07 Jan 2006 17:28 PST |
They 'can' make wonderful pets. One of the problems you'll encounter is this: http://www.inetdesign.com/wolfdunn/wolfdogfaq/tellvet.html However, do NOT let the vet (or anyone else) put "wolf hybrid" on his paperwork. You will need to find a vet who is willing to list him as a dog, so that he will be issued a rabies certificate. You can read more about the hybrid at that site. |
| Subject:
Re: buying a dog
From: tlspiegel-ga on 07 Jan 2006 17:32 PST |
Scroll to the middle of the page for topic lists: http://www.inetdesign.com/wolfdunn/wolfdogfaq/index.shtml |
| Subject:
Re: buying a dog
From: siliconsamurai-ga on 08 Jan 2006 04:17 PST |
check out http://www.shilohshepherddog.com/ this is a new breed with excellent characteristics. I know the breeder, lots of the dogs, and Ben Affleck has one. |
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