Wolfdog Dog Breed Information

Posted on Oct 7, 2019, Modified : Jun 27, 2021 Zina

Breeds

Country of Origin	Unknown
Nicknames and Other Names	None
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Hybrid Dog
Group	Guard Dog
Bred For	Wolf-like Dog
Size	Large-Sized
Recognized By	None
Life Span	13-16 Years
Ideal Weight	60-120 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	25-33 Incehs (male and female)
Fur Type	Dense, Soft, Medium-length
Common Colors	Agouti, Black, Gray
Markings	Black Markings, White Markings
Availability	Rarely Available
Achievements	Served as a Police Dog, Rescue Dog, Fire Dog
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

The Wolfdog is a hybrid that is bred by mating domestic dogs with the grey wolf. About 1500 years ago, the first domesticated dogs were wolves and today’s dog are the subspecies of wolves. This made it possible to cross domesticated dogs and wolves.

While breeding a hybrid, the breeder mostly selects a dog that is a less aggressive, less territorial, and friendly dog which have ideal traits.

Wolfdog has a muscular, strong, and bold appearance. They are not recommended as a pet in the house as they cannot be controlled and handled by any novice or little experienced person. They need extremely experienced people with a high level of energy.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Wolfdog is independent, smart, energetic, and curious. The temperament is unpredictable of a hybrid but they are very territorial and can be aggressive with other dogs. So, only a very experienced and devoted dog owner should own this hybrid.

Behavior: Wolfdog is a very alert and energetic dog breed that is highly alert of the activities going on in the surrounding. Do not leave them off-leash as they might get aggressive if they see someone crossing their territory. It is safe to keep them in a fenced yard or on a leash while also taking them on a hike, jogging or running to meet their physical activities.

Personality: The personality of the Wolfdog is affectionate, playful and gentle with the family but suspicious and aggressive towards strangers. They are not best suited with other pets in the house, so any small or big pets is not recommended with the wolfdog.

A Wolfdog with its master.
Image Source: Vancouver Courier

Trainability

Training Wolfdog needs lots of patience and consistency. They cannot be trained by any trainer and need a consistent and positive method of training. They are very independent that works in a pack.

If you fail to establish a leadership upon them at an early age, they will become your leader which will make it difficult to handle them. Do not repeat the same commands and instructions as they might get bored and will not focus on the training.

Is Wolfdog Child-Friendly?

The Wolfdog is not recommended in a house with children as they are large-sized and a wolf-mixed hybrid. Their kind of temperament is not suitable for children. Always keep them on a leash while taking them out as there might be children around. Supervise them and train them on their aggression.

A boy posing with a Wolfdog.
Image Source: Instagram-@wolves_mountain

Facts

Many Wolfdog has served as a police dog, fire dog, rescue dog and many more.
They tend to howl a lot than bark, so be prepared for loud noises if you are considering keeping a Wolfdog.
They are illegal to keep Wolfdog as a pet in all the 50 states of the United States.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Heartworm, Bloat
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Moderate Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	Low
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 30% Fat: 10% Glucosamine Fat

The Wolfdog is naturally a healthy dog breed that can inherit a few of the following genetic health problems:

Heartworm: It is a group of a parasite which is called filariasis. They are found in the right heart chamber and pulmonary arteries of your infected dog. The heart filled with worms interfere with the normal function of the organ, so take your dog to a vet immediately.
Hip Dysplasia: The condition in which the hip joint of your dog is either underdeveloped or dislocated from its original place is called hip dysplasia. It causes a sharp pain on the back of your dog which makes movement difficult.