animal questions?

[Marty Van Diest]

If you do get a hybrid wolf...don't bring it to Alaska because they are illegal here now. Someone will eventually turn you in. Many of us decide not to own an animal that limits our ability to move around and socialize with other people. I think a lot of people get these exotic pets because they are enamored with the idea of owning one. After you get that animal...it owns you.

I like wolves and was interested in these hybrids, but I never wanted to get one for myself because I like my freedom too much.

Wolves are very interesting animals. Extremely intelligent.

[NomadicBear]

I have only known personally one individual who had a wolf dog. I am not sure what percentage wolf, but I met the animal once and, like Marty says, he was not interested in me in the least. I did not get the impression he wanted me near him, much less to touch him. He was quite tall, and was probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 130-140 lbs. The man who owned him told me of the trouble he had. This was quite a long time ago, but I remember a few details.

First, the animal was extremely destructive. He had to have a kennel with a full roof or he would immediately leave the property. He had to be on constant supervision as he tore up numerous items around the house and property (which included the siding on the house, large furniture, etc.). He would dig like there was no tomorrow. It seems most of his life was spent trying to get away. But that wasn't the worst part. On more than one occasion, he challenged his master. He literally attacked him. This guy was strong and prepared for it, and fought the dog off. But, it could have ended very badly for somebody less formidable. And this had nothing to do with lack of attention or training- this guy spent every single day with the animal. I seem to recall him saying he would never get another. I admire him for keeping the dog for its entire life, though. He could have easily done away with it.

[Frostnip]

Originally Posted by snowboarder396

And wolfdogs are hybridized but so is every species of dog.

This is a seriously terrible debate point.

Now, if you'll excuse me, it's time to milk the aurochs and slop the wild boars

[snowboarder396]

Originally Posted by NomadicBear

I have only known personally one individual who had a wolf dog. I am not sure what percentage wolf, but I met the animal once and, like Marty says, he was not interested in me in the least. I did not get the impression he wanted me near him, much less to touch him. He was quite tall, and was probably somewhere in the neighborhood of 130-140 lbs. The man who owned him told me of the trouble he had. This was quite a long time ago, but I remember a few details.

First, the animal was extremely destructive. He had to have a kennel with a full roof or he would immediately leave the property. He had to be on constant supervision as he tore up numerous items around the house and property (which included the siding on the house, large furniture, etc.). He would dig like there was no tomorrow. It seems most of his life was spent trying to get away. But that wasn't the worst part. On more than one occasion, he challenged his master. He literally attacked him. This guy was strong and prepared for it, and fought the dog off. But, it could have ended very badly for somebody less formidable. And this had nothing to do with lack of attention or training- this guy spent every single day with the animal. I seem to recall him saying he would never get another. I admire him for keeping the dog for its entire life, though. He could have easily done away with it.

they can be destructive and they do need to be properly housed high contents are really hard to house break and most have kennels outside for them. they do love to dig and reason for kennel is they can jump over a six foot fence without touching it. and they do love to chew so if you have them in ur house they will chew unless your entertaining them and have toys for them instead your furniture. and i cant say as to how the guy trained his dog maybe was something he did or just that personality of that wolfdog.

And as for the akc thing sorry about that what i meant was you can get a cgc certificate through the akc for wolfdogs.

And marty i wouldnt get a wolfdog if i did choose to move there.

[snowboarder396]

alright well dont mean drag this on anymore so sorry everyone lol was just passing along my thoughs opinions and knowdledge of what ive learned..