I can't be the only one here, who has ever had a
pet wolf, and wolf hybrids.


Anyone else?



I currently have none.
But, plan on getting another hybrid
in the not to distant future.


It's an animal that requires limitless love,
and limitless patience.

Yeah, I have. 35 years ago I was raising German Shepherds. I had some really nice dogs and developed a contract with the Air Force and was selling them most of my pups after a while. At that time I only lived about an hour and a half from F.E. Warren AF base in Cheyenne.
This was about the time the wolf "craze" was ramping up, I knew a guy that was a real Eskimo from Alaska and would go back and forth from Alaska to where I was, I bought a young grey wolf ***** from him and bread her with my best GS stud and really had some great hybrids. After a year or so word got around and I'd always have all my pups sold before they were born.
The wolf genes made them a challenge, escape artists, etc.
I'd do it again though.

Having had and still due the oldest pedigree that is almost identical to the Nordic white wolf I can tell you they need to be out in the country. Fenced yard. They are illegal in many states. The Samoyed, Sibrian due not like loud noise especially a wolf. The gray wolf is very dangerous. Wolf's are very intelligent however they and the hybrids do not live as long as more of a domestic canine. Diet,exercise and mental stimulation is vital to all three types. I own one of the country's top grand champs who has been a wonderful producer. Originally from the Siberian Tunda. Putin uses them to guard his prisons in the tundra. The hybrid wolf was a good pet and protective but remember they still go after any animal and will kill them around their territory.

I never have, but it’s on my bucket list. I’d have to move first haha.
Wolves are beautiful animals. *love*

Getting back to the real world, I don't know if breeding dogs and wolves are a good idea. Why?

Yeah as I'm sure the OP would agree even if you're an experienced dog person if you get into the wolf world you're in for some new experiences and get ready for a learning curve.

I'm no expert on wolves.
Far from it. And, I admit to still having lots to learn.

As i'vegot said, it's an incredible learning curve.


I was fortunate with the last i raised.
He grew up to be a 140 pound puppy.
Smart as Hell, though.

I remember the top of part of my kennels was hog wire (heavy wire that is about 4" square) and 8' tall and my wolves were the only ones that actually figured out how to climb it all the way to the top like a ladder and escape! None of my German Shepherds ever did that or at least not until the wolves showed them how and they were very smart dogs!

A couple of yrs ago I saw one ... they are beautiful... and really a friendly breed ...

I still see it in my mind ... just in aww of it ...

Wolves are Magnificent.
I don't know if it's fair to them to keep them as pets though. Maybe hybrids would be better.

I agree it takes a Special person to raise them, and the right physical location

I love wolves

I've never had one, but have wanted a wolf or hybrid since I was a teenager. I always imagined if I lived alone in the country or a wooded area, in a more remote area, that I would consider getting one. Either that or just make friends with the ones in the wild.

When I was a teenager, my best friend had a hybrid. As it aged more of it's wild instincts took over and they ended up have to chain it up in the backyard. He was okay with the family members, but not so friendly with strangers. It's a shame they tied him up, I believe that caused him to be more vicious which lead to they having to put him down. Definitely not an animal to keep in captivity or where they is a large population of people.

That's cool Rock that you want one. Best of luck to you if you decide to get one.

A wolf hybrid about the size of a terrier would be more manageable, and cuter.

I worked with dingos, as friendly as domestic dogs, but you still had to watch them; their pecking order squabbles could quickly involve you if you weren't paying attention. The enclosure had 8 foot fences, which barely held them.