It's very interesting. to obtaining or housing a Wolfdog. She isn't aggressive, she actually becomes very submissive. Constitutional protection. Thanks, News Article: "State, county officials look to regulate wolf-dog hybrids". But, these animals are great for those who have the knowledge and inclination to keep and train them. But in 2014, a federal judge placed wolves back on the endangered list, and the DNR says the state's wolf population has been growing ever since, up to nearly 1,000 wolves roaming the woods. Howevera, they are interesting. I have a young wolf-dog. Sign in|Report Abuse|Powered By Google Sites, State By State Laws For Wolf Dogs Wolf Hybrids Wolves, Wolf Hybrid Puppies For Sale in California, Resources on Wolves, Wolf Dogs, Wolf Hybrids and Wolf Hybrid Puppies, http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2001/htm/HB2207.pdf, http://janus.state.me.us/legis/bills/billtexts/LD073901-1.asp, http://www.leg.state.or.us/01reg/measures/hb3300.dir/hb3363.intro.html, http://www.leg.state.or.us/01reg/measures/hb3300.dir/hb3363.a.html, http://www.leg.state.or.us/01reg/measures/hb3300.dir/hb3363.1ha.html, http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2001-02/senate/5725-5749/5729_02012001.txt, http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2001-02/senate/5725-5749/5729_dig_02012001.txt. Thanks for your history about this interesting animal breed. Thanks for your comment. Thirty-two (89%) were reported to be in good or excellent body condition, 3 (8%) were reported to be in fair also it might depend on what breed of dog they are crossed with. If you find a wolf dog puppy you fall in love with and want to take the wolf hybrid back to Wisconsin , call Professional Wolf Hybrid Breeder Edye Marin at 530-990-2308 or email: edyemarin@gmail.com Wisconsin only honors West Virginia permits issued after 6/8/2012. He still speaks so fondly of that dog, as do all his friends and family that knew Kimo. And my Timber Wolf Husky mix is lazy and laid back. Stats.) The website recommends a Malamute or Husky for people who want something that resembles a wolf. Another case was someone I used to run across when walking my pup. I was also just told that they have an incredibly high IQ of 40-60 ... do you know if this is true? I need info on greyhounds. Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on April 03, 2011: It has been awhile since I have. I believe another theorie is common ancestor. Wisconsin Animal Welfare Laws Prohibitions: Civil Penalties. It helps to own lots land as well. This section contains user-friendly summaries of Wisconsin laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of Wisconsin's official online statutes.Please select a topic from the list below to get started. For instance, an object she has never seen before. It seems that the least sensitive among us have a penchant for taking on the most challenging types of dogs! At a Glance: Wisconsin law does not generally restrict the possession and carry of knives either openly or concealed. 10 See, e.g., cases cited in Nelson v. In both cases, the people have often told us they look to be part wolf. I would encourage only very dedicated and physically fit dog owners to take on such an animal. I loved this animal! Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on May 11, 2012: Wonderful, informative Hub! rodlyalcide from Miami, FL on February 04, 2012: Great hub.. Since my most recent dogs have been Husky mixes people think they are wolves or part wolf anyhow.It is a controversy even among professional dog people about the feasibility of mixing dogs and wolves.Thanks for the comment. requesters to the extent required by Wisconsin's Open Records laws (ss. Wolfdogs may be beautiful, but not everyone wants them in their neighborhood. she is like a Northern inuit, so originally part malumute + husky + alsation, very hard to keep under control without a lot of effort, a killer of rabbits cats rats you name it. I stayed home and cried for two days. I’ve only seen a wolfdog once, which I met while I was walking my dog. Wisconsin; However, just because a specific state doesn't have legislation regarding the legality of wolfdog hybrids, doesn't mean each country within that state doesn't. It is good that yours works out well for you. It is extremely important to understand the temperament and psychology of the animal one is dealing with, and unfortunately, few people have the gift of being able to do this. Wisconsin has state preemption laws which generally forbid cities from passing firearms or knife ordinances stricter than that of state law. our husky like to run but the rest of the time she seems to like sleeping. Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on February 10, 2012: Hi Tammyswallow, thanks for commenting.The wolf hybrid is interesting although probably not a good pet. People often mistake them for wolves or wolfdogs. Thanks for the comment and voting. My Husky Lab mix is always hyper, but sweet as can be. I want to help them not get them completely banned from every place. Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on May 06, 2011: Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read the hub. The neighbor wanted to know what to do about the dog, and later told me that he decided to get a wolfdog rescue to take it. The hybrids tend to result in dogs that are bigger than wolves. They have various designations. She has to inspect it. Not a bad thing in a wild animal but not something most European ranchers would want to deal with. Excellent hub. People tended to mistake them for wolves. Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on March 26, 2011: From all I have read of wolfdogs is that they are controversial. The count is up 6.8% over last year's minimum count. Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on January 19, 2012: We recently got a Siberian Husky that people ask the same question. The website Wolf Country does not recommend the average person own wolfdogs. Aside from local laws, the owner must have enough space and dedication and know the necessary diet and availability of medical care. Great info, this brought back memories of a different breed that I once learned from. We have had multiple children call him a wolf as well. It wasn't until we recently moved to Wisconsin that we had 3 people all in the same week ask us if he was part wolf. There are also no state laws to regulate them. The mix gives him such a different coat from winter to summer that he looks like a completely different dog. Occasionally, English noblemen purchased wolfdogs as scientific curiosities. Then there are other wild dogs such as the Dingo. When I was working in a store, a customer had an assist dog that I learned was a wolfdog. The Wisconsin DNR has successfully managed gray wolves for decades and will continue to do so in accordance with the laws of our state and the best science available. WindyWinters from Vancouver Island, BC on March 25, 2011: I really enjoyed reading you hub about wolfdogs. Will you please write a hub on greyhounds? They were used as experimental attack dogs in South Africa during apartheid. She was actually a rather gentle dog. Generally, it is a hybrid of a wolf with a domestic canine, usually with specific breeds such as German Shepherds, Malamutes, or Siberian Huskies. View model and noted breed-specific ordinances and mandatory pit bull spaying and neutering ordinances. I don''t know if they're all like that but the ones I worked with were friendly. dappledesigns from In Limbo between New England and the Midwest on January 19, 2012: this is really great info! Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on March 29, 2011: Wesman Todd Shaw from Kaufman, Texas on March 28, 2011: I'm positive that wolf and dog hybrids are dangerous - every single time that an irresponsible human "owns" such a beautiful animal. - andycool. Yadkin Wolfden Is A Wolf Hybrid Breeder That Offers Wolf Hybrid Puppies For Sale, Wolf Hybrids For Sale, And Wolf Hybrid Breeder serving the cities of Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee in Wisconsin as well as all locations throughout United States, Canada and Mexico. I told the dog groomer that and he said that people don't realize how big wolves are. The county is letting people kill them at will as long as they use a bow an arrow. I am researching laws on coyotes and came across this hub. NateSean from Salem, MA on April 06, 2011: As a wolf lover, I've always been drawn to the idea of one day owning a hybrid. (Note: This is a minimum count and many believe the number is much higher.) thanks for reading. Thanks for commenting. Another great hub in this series and as with the others I really did enjoy it. I think it takes a particular kind of person to have a wolfdog. Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on March 19, 2011: The world of canines is a large one with a long history. He seems to have tons of quiet personality that sometimes boils out into a zany sort of exuberance. She is shy--although that might be due to treatment she had before we got her. Legislation from northern Wisconsin Republicans would prohibit law enforcement from enforcing any federal or state law that "relates to the management of the wolf population in this state or that prohibits the killing of wolf in this state." Great hub! She lays on my bed and couch just like a dog. In some places, such as Czechoslovakia, the wolfdog is recognized as a breed and registered as one by the kennel club. It is much like people who say they can trace their family back to the Mayflower.Thanks for commenting. Someone with understanding and the time to devote to such an animal, however, would surely have a wonderful experience. But I will not own an animal that is dangerous to children. The only thing I've noticed is she is timid around people she does not know. I am glad you enjoyed it. Mine gets walked twice a day and lives outside and I think both of those things are crucial in keeping such a dog sane. No person may take a wild animal with explosives or poison gas. ), and are many times shy of strangers. She's very sweet and gentle but also shy of strangers, That doesn't stop her from letting me know if someone that isn't suppose to be on our land is there though. According to Wikipedia, the aim was to create a wolf-dog hybrid with the temperament, pack mentality, and trainability of the German Shepherd, and the strength, physical build, and stamina or the Eurasian wolf. A license is also required to exhibit, breed, rehabilitate, hunt, and/or purchase wild animals. Thank you so much for sharing and take care. I have a wolf hybrid (40ish percent) and she acts just like a dog. So durning those times I was extra cautious with him as far as strangers went. We have a Siberian-wolf that is a VERY sweet tempered 7 year old dog! At least 520 wolves were killed in Wisconsin alone. We have a cabin in the woods, and a neighbor there had wolfdogs --they would come by and investigate when we were around, but they were always in the shadows! Thanks for the informative hub. He is a beautiful dog but I would not recommend a wolf-dog to most people in America. Currently the Wisconsin DNR estimates a minimum count of 232 packs that have 925 to 956 wolves living in our state. In my lifetime I have run across various theories about the ancestries of dogs.The most common belief is that all dogs came from wolves. Some folks think they are quite dangerous, while others think they are very good dogs.Thanks for your comment. They both make very good points. Disease / Parasite Occurrence in Wolves & Body Condition General body condition was reported for 36 wolves that were captured (Table 4). If you have other dogs, make sure if you get a hybrid that it is the youngest of your dogs and very clearly at the bottom of the social ladder otherwise you will have a royal fight on your hands that will not end well. A primary enclosure is the place where the dog spends most of its time. Those who are pro-wolfdog tend to claim the animals are as docile as domestic breeds, whereas most anti-wolfdog folks say they are vicious and untrainable. in my latest hub Morecambe, this town has now been designated the Alsatian town of the UK! People have to understand that a wolfdog is still part wild, it will never be the docile family pet. In 2002, the breed was recognized in the UK. Tammy from North Carolina on February 10, 2012: I LOVE these creatures. Interestingly she likes every person (she must have been socialized as a puppy), and has lived with cats, but does not seem to like to be around other dogs. Thank you for sharing you experience as owner of a wolfdog. on March 18, 2011: Very good, wolfdog sounds kind of scary!!! Thanks! He's about a year and very shy he. This could actually be useful to a lot of people who are considering breeding this type of dog. In some places, such as Czechoslovakia, the wolfdog is recognized as a breed and registered as one by the kennel club. Did the Czechs find that their mixture really had the characteristics they were looking for? I have no opinion on people owning them, I don't think I would. Later they were used in search and rescue, schutzhund, tracking, herding, agility, obedience, and drafting. The main thing to keep in mind is that you should make an informed decision if you are considering raising a wolfdog. Types of ordinances Our female chow "tied up" with a lone wolf that roamed in and around our home, and produced 3 puppies. În unele locuri, cum ar fi Cehoslovacia, lupul este recunoscut ca o rasă și înregistrat ca unul de către clubul canisa. Don A. Hoglund (author) from Wisconsin Rapids on February 04, 2012: Thank you for reading it and commenting. Ask whether your vet can and is willing to treat a wolfdog. I think i have the same feelings you do in that I don't really have an opinion for or against them. Breed safety laws :: Over 900 U.S. cities have enacted breed-specific legislation and wolf-dog hybrid laws. They were also popular in British menageries and zoo exhibits. - Lupii sau hibrizii câinilor-lup sunt foarte controversați, iar legile și reglementările referitoare la acestea diferă de la un loc la altul.