Wolfy
by Jenny Rainbow
Title
Wolfy
Artist
Jenny Rainbow
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Photograph - Photography
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Generally speaking, the more wolf in the mix, the more wolfy the dog will be. This will also depend on the number of generations away from pure wolf. Of course, wolves are not domesticated, so socialization and training of wolf crosses is of the utmost importance. As with many other exotic pets, far too many wolf crosses end up in rescue facilities, often due to unrealistic expectations. They certainly can be difficult to manage if not prepared for their needs and behaviors. Sadly, many also end up being mistreated due to poor socialization and training. Wolfdogs, especially those with higher percentages of wolf, do tend to be destructive, especially if confined to the house (stemming from their natural tendency to dig), and are escape artists. They need to be exposed to lots of different people, locations and situations early on, to prevent them from being skittish and potentially fearful (sometimes leading to biting). Training poses additional challenges, as the wolf cross may not be as eager to please as a domestic dog. In addition, physical punishment is definitely contraindicated with wolf crosses.
The classification of dogs as a subspecies also has implications in another serious wolfdog issue. At this time, there is no rabies vaccine approved for use in wolves and therefore wolfdogs, despite their genetic similarity.
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September 4th, 2014
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