Is this Legit? Wolf-dog breeder

[dreamparkingspace]

I'd probably be a little afraid of a wolf hybrid. I remember on National Geographic show called "Science of Dogs" there was a segment at the end where they tried to show the differences in domestication between wolves and dogs. (Sorry if this is kinda random), but they attached a treat stuck to the middle of a closed dog crate to a string so when the wolf or dog tugged on the string the whole crate would move and the wolf or dog would be unable to get the treat. Anyway, when they did the experiment...first with the wolf, the wolf tugged the string, realized it couldn't get the treat 'cause tugging the string would only make the whole crate move, then it mauled the crate in frustration. Then they did the same experiment with the dog (some kind of Border Collie mix I think), and the dog tugged the string, the whole crate moved, then the dog thought for a moment and realized it couldn't get the treat so its domestic instincts kicked in and went to a human and barked as a way of asking for help. I guess my point is, wolves are wild animals...dogs aren't...There is a new show coming to Animal Planet called Living with the Wolf Man by the way

I'd prefer a skunk-dog hybrid. It would just be funnier...

[Twisterdog]

I'd prefer a skunk-dog hybrid.

I groom a couple of those!

Oh wait ... I guess they just smell like it.

[bckrazy]

I do not think there is ANY way one can reputably breed wolf hybrids (like Glacier said)... and if there was, I don't think this breeder is anywhere near doing so. There is no mention of health testing on the website, and no mention of a real goal for their breeding operation. I just hope to GOD they screen homes very thoroughly.

As far as wolf hybrids in general... I don't agree with producing them, and I wouldn't own one. I have met several, only one of which was a really nice, stable dog; and she was a low-content GSD x wolf rescued as a young puppy, by a very experienced trainer. I've met a few who were painfully, incredibly shy. I saw two in Petsmart the other day who the owner couldn't even get through the parking lot... they were choking themselves, trying to hide under cars. And I knew one who was a flat-out dangerous animal, who eventually almost killed a meterman.

[chocolatepuppy]

I saw two in Petsmart

Our Petsmart doesn't allow wolves or hybrids in the store. Two of the trainers said they don't enforce it and have seen them in the store. A lot of people think my Layla is part wolf. To the best of my knowledge she has no wolf in her. A few have said she acts like a wolf. Really? She looks and acts like a dog to me.
I don't believe in breeding or owning wolves. I love them, but they are wild animals, plain and simple.

[critter crazy]

My BIL had a Wolf/Shepard mix, that he brought home from active duty down south. Tiko was a fabulous dog, but she definitely had some issues. She had a huge prey drive! she could not be near any small animal, especially cats! She had to be on a leash while outside, she could not be trusted off lead! If she broke loose, and took off, she would come home with a prize, one time her prize was a Fawn! Thankfully it was alive and Okay, and was able to be released. She was great with kids tho, and just adored them. treating them like her own. She passed away a few years ago, at the age of 15. Here are two pics I could find of her.