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they can make a true friend if much planning is made way in advance, and proper research is done by the potential family of the new pup. This takes away the surprises and allows you to know exactly what to do and what to expect from a new wolf pup and a growing wolf.
Let me start by saying these animals are definitely not for everyone. They are high maintenance animals, and require a large and extremely secure enclosure. area with a very heavy gage fence and the fence being at least 8 ft. You need an electrical wire on the bottom and top perimeter, or you need a top and bottom on the fence. Wolfdogs are escape artists, and can break out very easily. A wolf positively cannot be allowed to roam free unsupervised. Wolves are territorial animals and are used to roaming very large areas as their territories. Your wolfdog is bound to get into trouble, and can get ran over or shot by a neighbor.
Wolfdogs are very large and powerful animals, and they are intimidating to the average person. Contrary to popular belief, wolves are not aggressive towards humans. They are however, very powerful animals with jaw strength rated close to that of a bear. Several small groups of wolves in the wild have actually been documented attacking and killing Kodiak and Grizzly bears that were trying to steal their kills. These documentations were by people in Alaska and Canada. A wolfdog will bond very close to its new family, as you will bond to your pup. It is important to spend a lot of time with your wolfdog every day. They will love everyone in your immediate family but will usually pick one person that they adore the most. This is usually the person that spends the most time with them.
I recommend you picking up your pup at 3-4 weeks of age. Choosing the right person to get your pup from is also essential. You want to see the conditions and quality of the establishment. These are people who breed only for profit, and house their animals in small pathetic cages. beware of these people who have 20, 30, and 40 or more animals. These are definitely signs of puppy mills as there is no way to spend adequate time with this many animals and no way to efficiently give proper healthcare to such a large mob.
"Jake" A wolf that lacks proper time being spent with it is living a second rate life. I screen my potential homes for my pups very discerningly. It is best to raise a pup in a secluded quiet area, not in a big city. Wolves do not like strangers and are afraid of loud noises. Their coats of hair grow better in colder climates, climates that get snow in winter. Wolfdogs can adapt to warmer climates but they hate hot, humid climates in states such as Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, etc. They will never grow a very good coat of hair in these climates. I am always happiest when my pups go to people who live in states that get snow in winter.
"Jake" It is warm in my state in north Texas, but the humidity is low and we have cold winters. I have 80 gallon water tanks in each of my enclosures, my enclosures covering about 2 acres for my 7 animals. Wolfdogs can eat dog food just like a dog, but it must be a soy free dog food, from a good brand, with a high fat content.
"Zeke" It is no wonder Native American people hold the wolf in such high regard and respect. It has been a privilege for me to be around such majestic and intelligent creatures for such a long time. I have several different types of wolfdogs: 1 Alaskan Interior 2 Alaskan Tundra 3 Canadian Tundra A wolfdog, for the most part is an exotic animal. They need to be raised in a secluded place, as you would a bear, tiger, lion, etc.. A wolfdog absolutely does not need to be in a residential area such as a suburb or any area where you have close neighbors. People living in close areas will only cause you and your wolfdog trouble. I do not care how good a containment area you have in your backyard, when neighbors find out what you have, being ignorant as they are in regards to the wolf, it will only lead to big problems down the road. And in the end, it causes responsible people such as myself problems too, because of the negative publicity. Buy yourself a secluded place in the country as we did, far from the problems of the city. Build a very large enclosure, do the research, ask people that have 20 or more years experience raising them. Benefit from the knowledge of these people, and you and your wolfdog will live a happy life. If you see a wolfdog breeder, who is raising them in a residential area, tell them they are irresponsible..
"Zeke" Before you purchase a wolfdog, you need to consider this. These animals do not need to be raised in a city, or a suburb. Especially if you have nosy neighbors, and live close to people. This can cause a lot of trouble for you and the wolfdog. When you get in trouble with your wolfdog, it draws heat on everyone who has a wolfdog. Most of the problems we face with wolfdogs today stem from the fact that people like this, who don't have an adequate place to raise a wolf, never should have had one in the first place. Some of these so called wolf breeders will sell to anyone. Believe me, if you have less than 12 years experience with wolves, you do not need to be trying to breed them. Most all problems and negative wolf and wolfdog issues are caused from irresponsible people. So be responsible, research the animal before you consider one!
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