wolf shepherd mix puppy

[christine anderson]

Looking for a new companion, lost my wolfy last year. I miss the the love only a wolf can give. If you know anyone who has puppies for sale I would deeply appreciate the number. I can provide excellant dog care referances.

Thanks XO

[auroramagiceyes]

Northern Californian Sled Dog Rescue

Northern California Sled Dog Rescue - Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Husky, Samoyed, and other Nordic Breed Dogs Available for Adoption (https://www.norsled.org/)

If you are looking for a new companion I highly recommend this non-profit organization. These folks love these dogs and offer wonderful assistance with a foster family program and adoption.

Adopting a dog from them means you are supporting the medical care of other dogs in need and making it possible to help care and feed these animals who often times are found abandoned and in need of medical care. Fair warning however, unless you plan to have an extremely active play schedule for your new family member they will probably encourage you to adopt a pair so they have companionship and another puppy to give them the added attention this breed requires.

Another thing to consider are the resources they offer folks during the adoption process including behaviorists and trainers since these breeds tend to need extra care (escape artists that they are....)

Similar to most adoption groups there is a contract to sign and they have strict policies on the care and treatment of the dogs.

For example:

You are hot allowed to take your dog off leash when out in a public setting.

The Norsled tag is required to remain on the dog in case they get out and are lost.

If ever something happens that requires you to give up the dog, you are required to contact Norsled directly so the dog can be placed in a foster family, you are not allowed to turn the dog over to a shelter.

So be prepared for a strong commitment when adopting from them, but also know you are dealing with people who genuinely love these animals and go out of their way to care for them.

[paulswetdog]

[Oh man, I am going to regret this...]

As a dog lover, I believe owning a wolfdog is insane. Wolves may be beautiful creatures, and may be nearly identical genetically to my Labrador Retriever, but that does not make a wolf/dog hybrid a good choice for a companion. They are simply too unpredictable and powerful and those two things make them too dangerous.

I understand the allure. Mysterious, magnificent, primal. But there is a reason humans and dogs get along so well, and it is because, for the most part, we can trust dogs. I have the same issue with Pitbulls and other fighting breeds. Don't people understand what the breeding does? Why does my Lab chase the tennis ball? Because she was bred to retrieve. Why does my Pointer point at birds? Duh. Why do Pits attack other dogs (and they do, its happened to me)? Because they have been bred for hundreds of years to fight with other dogs. And what are wolves bred for? Answer: they are not bred by humans for human purposes, they are WILD animals.

And you want to cross a wild animal with, what a German Shepard, one of the bitingest breeds out there? You are insane. Do Google search on "dog bite statistics by breed". See what you find. Note that the statistics don't indicate the popularity of the breeds, so the number of attacks by Labs will seem high, but that's is because they are the most popular breed. Look up the wolfdog bite stats, and note how many attacks (especially fatal attacks) they are responsible for, and consider how many of those hybrids are out there. The chances of your wolfdog killing your neighbor's kid are much, much higher than if you had a Lab or Border Collie.

I Love Dogs. I think the relationship between humans and dogs is truly magical and mysterious. That being said, there are problems with dogs out there, and I think most of those problems come about from people (like you, perhaps) who keep dogs based on some sort of egotistical need to display a dangerous weapon (Pits) or some quasi-wildman fantasy that they live in some forest primeval and are communing with the wildest beast of the forest. What a crock.

Okay, all you Pit and Wolfdog, owners, have at me. Go ahead, tell me its the owner's fault. Well, it is. Its their fault for choosing a dangerous breed to begin with, and then living in some sort of fantasyland where their dog is different and won't do what its genetics predispose it toward. But when your wolfy kills your cat, or your neighbor's dog, or a child, don't claim its not your fault, because it is your fault, and there is simply no excuse for it.

Breeding wolfdogs is one of the most irresponsible, inexcusable things I can think of. And anyone who would allow them anywhere near children or other animals is insane.

Do a little research. Check out the laws on hybrids. Consider your reasons for wanting such an animal. Why won't a dog suffice? For the same reason some people want to drive a Hummer?

[Boy, I guess this issue got me going, eh?]

[auroramagiceyes]

I completely agree with you in the risks of mix dogs and most importantly the mix that comes from the wolf cross breeds.

That said, these dogs are here and a part of our society.

Temperament, and behavior and violence are not exclusive to wolf mixes, and while the illegal breeders should be held to the fullest account of the law and stopped the dogs are showing up in shelters everyday and more often then not are just as trainable and lovable as your retriever.

Are the ones who show signs of aggression and the high risk dogs the ones I advocate for adoption, absolutely not, unfortunately humans have created a problem that the dog has to suffer for and in the case of any high risk dog I will always advocate these dogs being given euthanasia the greater good in protecting society from a dangerous animal is always a priority.

However, from personal experience what has come from the volunteers at Norsled are families. This organization understands the risks and realities of what wolf breed dogs can pose and thus they are a group of dedicated volunteers and experts who help people get educated on the Northern Sled Dog Breeds they do not advocate wolf breeds but they are a rescue organization and hybrids happen. They advocate spay and neuter and adopting these animals into "forever" homes and the process requires dedication and clearing several levels of approval to insure the dog is a right fit for the family and the family can take on the full responsibility of the dog.

To the person who is educated and equipped to raise and take responsibility for a Siberian Huskie, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and or Northern-breed mix and who is actively looking for a new companion, I will always advocate seeking out rescue organization verses going to a breeder.