We're getting a husky wolf. HELP PLEASE!
@AmandaBarnhart (671)
Canada
November 26, 2008 4:52pm CST
We're getting a husky wolf come December 31st. THe mother Tinde had her litter november 15th and we'll be taking home our first pick come then. My fiance has raised both malamutes and huskies. He's been around them all his life so naturally we wanted to stick with a husky but thought the husky wolf was a good look to go. This particular breed is as follows:
Mom: 50% Alaskan Malamute 50% Timber Wolf.
Father: 81% Artic Tundra Wolf and 19% Siberian Husky.
I asked a few people who have received her litter and have had no problems with the dogs. I was wondering if this is something we should really be doing or if we should just try to find a pure breed husky? We are a young couple and will naturally down the road want to start a family. I have heard some horror stories about Husky Wolfs and I just don't want to be put in a position of having to give up our dog down the road if it can be prevented now.
I guess I'm looking for reassurance and possible tips for those who have raised these types of breeds before.
All the best and many thanks in advance.
Amandad
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@uath13 (8192)
• United States
20 Jan 09
Sorry I didn't see your discussion when it was first posted.
Getting a wolfdog is a bit of an undertaking. Wolf mixes have the potential to be a bit more unpredictable & dangerous. They also require a lot more training & containment ( I literally have fort knox built in my back yard ). That said, I'm not trying to discourage you, just wanting to make sure your prepared ( you've probably got the pup by now ). I wouldn't trade my pair for anything.
Make sure you do your research. I'll include some links to wolfdog groups you might be interested in joining to get more information as the pup gets older.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfdog/
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfdogz/
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/WolfDogAdoption/
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@AmandaBarnhart (671)
• Canada
20 Jan 09
We already have him and are doing just fine. Thank you for the links we wil be sure to look up on them. He's a smart dog and has taken well to the trainning thus far. he's got husky, and malamute in him so already he's an easier to train dog then most wolf dogs. My fiance has worked with both a husky and a malamute before ant they seem to be very smart dogs. Any ways he's doing well thus far I'll keep you updated. :) She's has a male from the litter 3 years ago and he's got great temperment and isn't dangerous. So we'll hold fast to him and the other pups from other litters we've contacted.
@uath13 (8192)
• United States
20 Jan 09
There's no question they're smart. Mine can open doors if they're not locked & let themselves out for a romp. That's not exactly safe since not everyone around here takes too kindly to wolfish dogs ( though most do ). It just takes one nut to pull a trigger though. It's when they reach the age of 2yrs that you really have to start watching. That's when they'll start testing their boundaries & when puppy roughness could actually start testing family pack leadership. Also be aware that even good temperament can be misleading. My Voden is usually the sweetest thing you've ever seen but he has explosive potential & is very protective. When my daughter gets in trouble she is safe from spankings if he's around because he will literally grab & hold our hands. During a sparring match with a 200 lb friend of mine Voden also intervened. He came up behind the guy & hamstrung him dragging him backwards on the ground. Fortunately there hasn't been any real injuries but the potential is defiantly there.
Speaking of which, it's time for them to get their bones & head out.
Keep me updated & send some picks. We could use a few more for the interest.
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