 It is important to get the pup at a very young age. 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. Ask a lot of questions. If possible, visit the compound. You want to see the conditions and quality of the establishment. Beware of the backyard breeders. These are people who breed only for profit, and house their animals in small pathetic cages. Also....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.
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. They are 1 family type animals. Wolfdogs are cold weather animals and love the snow. 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.
It is warm in my state in north Texas, but the humidity is low and we have cold winters. Wolves drink a lot of water, and most like to swim. 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. Wolfdogs need high fat in their diets.
Big Jake trying to help me up
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Jake is a very affectionate animal
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Big Jake trying to help me up
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Vet care is pretty much the same for a wolfdog. All the same shots as a dog. You need to worm your wolfdog once a month and start it on heartworm prevention at a very young age. Given good health care, wolfdogs can live to be very old. A bond between a wolfdog and its family is intense. This is because you are the only pack that it knows. I have had wolves since I was 7 years old. My parents got me started in it back in 1973. I am 35 years old now.
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:
-Alaskan Interior
-Alaskan Tundra
-Canadian Tundra
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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. A wolf is not a backyard animal. 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. Take my advice... A wolfdog is a great pet, loving and family oriented...But...If you want to have one, do the responsible thing. 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 can't move out of your residential area, buy yourself a poodle!! If you see a wolfdog breeder, who is raising them in a residential area, tell them they are irresponsible.. and spread the word about them.
Before you purchase a wolfdog, you need to consider this. Do you have an adequate place to keep it? These animals do not need to be raised in a city, or a suburb. It is best to raise them in a quiet, secluded place. 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!
I hope your experience with your new wolfdog will be as joyful and rewarding as mine has been.
Welcome to the wonderful world of the wolfdog!!
Barry Haatvedt
(972) 564-5278
Wolf Hybrids
Email: blacktundrawolf@earthlink.net
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