Fenris is approximately 50% wolf, 50% husky, with both parents being wolfdogs (neither being pure wolf). There's a remote chance that she's a coydog as well; her mom has mysterious lineage. Pryde and Jez are both Fen's pups: Pryde's sire was a pure malamute, Jez's a high content wolfdog, so I call her about 75% wolf.
They are incredible friends, and I never want to be without one. That said, they are a LOT of work. They get run daily, whether I'm sick, it's raining, whatever. they are highly independent. They have a high prey drive, and can rarely be trusted with strange dogs. Note that very high content WDs, such as anything with a pure parent, may be much harder to handle, and may have to be treated as a zoo specimen. It's a huge commitment and responsibility, but if you're in love with wolfdogs, nothing else will do.
I'll totally help you out and give pointers if you get one. :) I even know someone who just got a really nice pup in Oregon, I could probably find the breeder. I hope that I'm able to breed Pryde in a couple of years (depends on whether I'm in a position to keep a pup and if I can find a bitch I like) and if so, I'll keep you in mind.
If you want the Northern dog look without *quite* so much of the trouble, consider a husky, malamute or cross. Many of them look very wolfish, and craigslist, the shelters and rescues are always full of them...people get them because they're so lovely, and either don't have the time or ability to exercise them or train them properly. Huskies are often less agressive than my dogs (but still, high prey drive, high energy).
I wish you well. Northern dogs are magnificent. :)
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Date: 2008-08-21 03:14 am (UTC)They are incredible friends, and I never want to be without one. That said, they are a LOT of work. They get run daily, whether I'm sick, it's raining, whatever. they are highly independent. They have a high prey drive, and can rarely be trusted with strange dogs. Note that very high content WDs, such as anything with a pure parent, may be much harder to handle, and may have to be treated as a zoo specimen. It's a huge commitment and responsibility, but if you're in love with wolfdogs, nothing else will do.
I'll totally help you out and give pointers if you get one. :) I even know someone who just got a really nice pup in Oregon, I could probably find the breeder. I hope that I'm able to breed Pryde in a couple of years (depends on whether I'm in a position to keep a pup and if I can find a bitch I like) and if so, I'll keep you in mind.
If you want the Northern dog look without *quite* so much of the trouble, consider a husky, malamute or cross. Many of them look very wolfish, and craigslist, the shelters and rescues are always full of them...people get them because they're so lovely, and either don't have the time or ability to exercise them or train them properly. Huskies are often less agressive than my dogs (but still, high prey drive, high energy).
I wish you well. Northern dogs are magnificent. :)