REAL LIFE DIREWOLF? / MEET THE 'NORTHAID' WOLF DOG

Game of Thrones has some pretty amazing fantasy Dire Wolves, so come and meet some real life ones! Anneka meets some spectacular high content Wolfdogs called The NorthAID Dog created by Mark Klemperer and finds out everything about keeping one of these sensitive, 100% wolf look alike breeds. Created over many generations, these multi generational wolfdogs are totally friendly to human and canine as long as early bottle raising and socialisation is in place. Not for the beginner or even intermediate dog keeper, these are expert dogs and need a huge, secure outdoor space to be happy in as well as human and canine company.
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[@jabbarmuhammad]

They're certainly the most beautiful looking wolfdogs I've ever seen

[@verilucis]

I am a little confused... studies appear to show that early (pre-puberty) spray and neutering of larger dogs is associated with health issues, like increase in the risk for orthopedic problems. Perhaps you can do a video on this subject? Thanks for your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@Animal-Watch]

You know I totally thought about that today and I will 🙌

[@robinsouth8555]

And mental problems as well...when I was new to dogs we were given a Great Dane puppy by my vet, he was dumped at his secretarys house, had him neutered at 6 mo., he only grew to the size of a small female, he was scared to take him anywhere, I started him at about 6 weeks, but that didn't help. When we got him he was emaciated, ankles bulbous, ring worm...we got all of those things taken care of and he live to about 12 yrs old. I now know it is best, not to fix a large breed dog till about 1 1/2 yrs old, not an issue with small dogs.

[@gullinvarg]

If you can find a vet who will do it, you can also get their tubes tied or do a vasectomy like they do with humans and not mess with their hormones. The main problem is that folks won't believe they're infertile because the males still have their testes and the females still go into heat. To be clear, there are vets that do these procedures but they're rare.

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

@gullinvarg, Interrupting hormonal development is the reason these Wolf crosses are recommended to be fixed early. It reduces aggression and territorial behavior.

[@andrewmoens8614]

Thanks for your tireless efforts and work. I wish I could have or take care of one of these majestic animals. I always look forward to new content.

[@Animal-Watch]

Thank you very much!

[@Just-a-guy926]

I think these are the most beautiful wolf dogs you have ever had on your series.

[@procon2022]

So magnificent animals! Thank you, Anneka! the mix of intelligence in their eyes and kindness of behavior makes dream about them...

[@BoranBey588]

👍

[@Sparkysings2]

I used to have a wolf dog. The dog half was husky. Her name was Star because of her beautiful eyes.

[@Animal-Watch]

Aw x

[@jamier.2107]

Beautiful Dogs. But people need to realize that this dog requires ALOT of work and it's a lifetime commitment.

[@Animal-Watch]

Absolutely spot on there 💥

[@erinhardick4803]

Yes! I underestimated what the 1 year old GSD/Husky mix I adopted would need as my Aussie/GSD needed what I thought was a lot but it was nothing in comparison. I have been taking him almost 2 years nearly (weather permitting) every day to a nearby dog park, that also was a big help with my depression.

[@devol3829]

@@Animal-Watch I would like to ask you if you could make a video about Hmong Bobtail dogs? Ive never seen a content creator cover them.

[@LIBERTYCAP2612]

Same as any other dog then really

[@Sirius263]

Oh, Anneka, Geronimo really loves you and vice versa. 🥰❤️ Another brilliant episode! 👌 So informative. The setting Mark has is perfect for the Wolf dogs. He is breeding beautiful creatures. I'm on my way! 😃❤️

[@sled_neckx9972]

Beautiful! I recently got a wolfdog of my own (83% wolf). He is doing great!

[@thegamerboneless2864]

This man knows what he is talking about, awesome he is helping this breed, hybrid’s, northaid, etc, we need more folks breeding all breeds like this man does.

[@NormanF62]

High content wolfdogs aren’t for most people. They’re better off with a German Shepherd or a Czech Wolfdog if they want that wolfy appearance with minimal care and dependable recall. The former are gorgeous animals for the right person. Be sure you have the time, space and dedication to look after them and do your homework first to determine if they’re a match for you, your lifestyle and your living situation.

[@Animal-Watch]

Good advice

[@buckfiden946]

What specifically does “high content” mean? I think you have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@philipbriney4430]

Very true for 50/ 50 wolf dogs also you really can not imagian how much work it takes to keep one happy and healthy.

[@janettebehrsing1979]

Absolutely beautiful and majestic ❤❤

[@josephinetracy1485]

Absolute human GARBAGE 0:12

[@awolfadventureawildconnect5311]

This was a really good episode, Anneka . People definitely need to do their homework before getting one. Every type of canine has its own special set of needs.

[@JasRaymond1]

Some of the Most Beautiful dogs I've ever seen .

[@yukim2497]

When I was a child, I dreamed of protecting wolves and living close to them. I'm so touched to know that there is a woman who is actually doing this kind of work. It's wonderful to live with these beautiful, gentle, and proud wolves! Please continue to share and teach us about the ecology of wolves!

[@LeeLemmel]

MAGNIFICENT...❤❤❤

[@jedjones5406]

I love hearing them howl ❤❤❤❤

[@bob4z]

Your videos are really excellent at revealing accurate animal behavior, wolves are such noble animals! And it was nice to see a Californian Animal Watch. Our high desert is beautiful, and a great hike!

[@Animal-Watch]

Thank you very much!👍🙏💙

[@KristinaTia77]

those dogs are the most beautiful dogs alive 😫🖤 so beautiful

[@Livoirienyvoitrien]

I want Anna watch❤❤❤

[@Animal-Watch]

😅

[@fifthavenuegirl]

so beautiful im so sad about what is happening to wolves in wyoming and montana

[@Animal-Watch]

It’s awful! X

[@ChristyBeck-ys1dw]

Thank you for the information that you have provided with us they are beautiful dogs nice looking it's amazing all the information that you have gave us thank you very much

[@rossl5908]

❤❤❤ so wholesome. I loved Geronimo the most, talk about handsome.

[@Animal-Watch]

Thankyou 🙏💙

[@krisindaboyce2747]

They are absolutely gorgeous ❤ super friendly. I think you made a few new wolf dog friends in this video. 😂💜🩷🩵 Love the roll and cuddle at the end.

[@animaladventurer]

Amazing these wolfdogs don't have a typical wolfdog temperament, but are gentle and affectionate with wolf-like appearance. Reminds me of the northern Inuit dog, along with the Tamaskan and Utonagan.

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

that's the point though, they're not full wolves

[@animaladventurer]

@@lailahepburnandmischka true. I have heard wolfdogs have less predictable behavior patterns compared to dogs and wolves due to mixture of genetic traits.

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

@@animaladventurer well yeh, defo makes sense, pretty sure they're illegal some places or have some kind of restrictions or something for that reason. never specifically looked into it but I have heard they can't be service dogs

[@animaladventurer]

@@lailahepburnandmischka I agree wolfdogs are not ideal service dog candidates. However, Tamaskans, despite their wolf-like appearance, are known to make great therapy dogs due to their gentle temperament. Plus, they don't have wolf genetics in them.

[@sobieski478]

Fantastic content, Anneka, TY.

[@thomasd9237]

Gorgeous pups 👍 🐾🐾 👍

[@WolfCharmerChannel]

Great interview and some excellent advise!

[@rebeccamcdaniel1033]

I hope anyone who wants one of these beautiful animals is heavily vetted before being allowed to have one. There are so many stray dogs and shelter dogs now because of irresponsible humans. I dont think i would want to meet a pack of stray wolfdogs. I think they are fine for some professional jobs like guarding military instillations. But, i dont think average citizens are intelligent enough to have and maintain these guys properly. The animals deserve better.

[@thegamerboneless2864]

She was getting rambunctious, he was like o man, especially when she was in her hair, howling, she seemed a bit annoyed or over happy not sure but his face was like yea I’ll let you do this now but you know better 😂

[@FastEvo123]

I'm so glad you now own and have experience with wolfdogs. Your commentary explains the expectations needed to own one. I hope perspective owners are listening closely.

[@robertobreglia9224]

Many compliments to this man who created this magnificent breed of high content wolfdogs....truly spectacular! Anneka thank you very much for this very interesting video and congratulations for your great professionalism...i admire you so much! 👏👏👏🫶🐺

[@Animal-Watch]

Our pleasure!

[@margaretmiracle6605]

I forgot to mention my husband is a disabled Veteran keep going, and thank you for sharing

[@WolfCharmerChannel]

Thanks!🐺

[@Animal-Watch]

Wow Thankyou xx

[@speranzaahmed9132]

Can u do one on the karelian bear dog Ik i asked before but i want to see one soon

[@jjw6605]

Ive asked aswell before

[@lauriperamaki5354]

What the hell these look like cross between wolf and lifestock guardian. So pretty ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PrototypeBMX]

no they don't wolves are that big

[@MarjanKranjec-rs2ny]

Hello Anneka😀🙌🏻🕊️🌹🕊️love your video,thanks for sharing🐾🐾🐾❤️

[@Animal-Watch]

You are so welcome!

[@davidtsmith33]

Wow. So friendly. The lady was meeting them for the first time and they were so friendly.

[@robiny.4395]

My friend had one and he was such a trip. If someone came to the door, he’d either stand at the door and growl, and other times he’d jump in the tub and hide. The best is when they jump up on your kitchen counter. They are a LOT f work and you better know what the heck you’re doing and not just trying to look cool.

[@lailahepburnandmischka]

I used to have a mountain of clothes on a huge desk, recently cleared it, now my presa canario X thinks it's for her to climb up and lie on 🤣

[@FreshYoungDude]

Stunning.

[@imidsikkey]

I love dogs and I love wolves. But I feel like creating a dogish wolf like this makes for an animal that will never have a normal dog or wolf life. My GSD requires A LOT of work and time, which is unreasonable for most people. Something like these beautiful animals would outnumber the people who could truly house them correctly. I fear most of them will end up dangerous, due to the difficulty in training and socilising and will end up being put down :( Many APBT's, GSD's, Rotties and others fill pounds and never get out

[@rainbowkitty1996]

Beautiful host and beautiful dogs. Looking into an animals eyes are worth living for.

[@deziking]

dogs are like yes bobs plz

[@DDKPETSHOP]

Great dogs, they look so graceful.

[@jumpmansolie]

Those wolf dogs are so gorgeous! They look just like a pure wolf!!! Jolly great show!!!

[@Agvarst0517]

I met a pair of brothers recently and they truly are huge. Very well behaved in a very crowded place with other dogs and people. My husky girl loved then as well.

[@RichsrdLozano]

Beautiful animal

[@DM-uv3sd]

Amazing creatures.🐺❤

[@aleksandarkrunic9955]

True Nature.

[@kennysilvers-z4x]

I used to live next door to one. He was a gentle giant who roamed wherever he darn well pleased day or night.

[@elianekovacs6502]

I love wolfs, thank you for your content in educating people on this amazing animals!!!❤❤❤🥰

[@E-LLAW]

Amazing🤗

[@Shamsalamel]

amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@AdventureswithLycanmyGSD]

Why do the majority of these wolf dogs have damaged ear tips?

[@Animal-Watch]

It’s a wolfdog thing. They like to bite each others ears

[@Ryan-le3dl]

All these wolfdogs are indistinguishable from the wild wolves they captured near Yukon, Northwest Territories Northwest Canada MacKenzie wolves transplanted all over the lower 48 West exclusively. They can absolutely be as large as dire wolves, which are said to also be related to dogs. Maybe from sleddog gold rush days or further back.

[@760HorsePower]

I love this cougar

[@jameslandman62]

Wow you have the best job in the world. I love your work and sharing all of your knowledge, thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@patrickcloutier6801]

Anneka and Wolf-Dog together: there isn't a more beautiful sight.

[@garlenseong38]

Beautiful pups... all are stunning!!!

[@pigatey]

Are you familiar with Sarplaninacs? I think they would make aa good subject for a show featuring LGDs.

[@SharonJohnson-c4p]

They are awesome. I have a wolf dog that I have to find a home for because I didn't know what I was doing.but I love him and want someone that will take care of him.

[@dirtysouthtv2209]

What state are you in?

[@SharonJohnson-c4p]

Louisiana

[@niamhclarkecasey8468]

"BEAUTIFUL "❤❤

[@NyyyankoSensei]

Finally, a 'dog' perfect for me

[@insansiregar6158]

Can you review Miyax Lupine Wolfdog as well?

[@Godisincontrol325]

Great Video 😊🎉 🙏 I subscribed to your channel..

[@renelacomb8737]

Amazing

[@Nini-hd7pd]

That perfect combo is so rare bc you want to breed a more domestic temperament ergo dogs with smaller adrenal glands but at the same time want the look of a wolf who has a larger one. If you breed for temperament you loose the looks and if you breed for looks you don't have that family dog temperament a lot of ppl want.

[@FBAMaroon]

Beautiful 🤩 dogs I did want to here the mixtures of how he bred these Amazing hybrids

[@leishembayengkhom33]

Majestic truly remarkable species 👑

[@ShortyScientific]

Absolutely beautiful and majestic, dogs is cute too!

[@David_S_ST5]

Absolutely Beautiful.

[@roblowe9283]

Keep up the good work

[@Lululila67]

I feel sorry for them living in such a hostile environment like the desert. Not their usual habitat.

[@Animal-Watch]

They don’t live there. We were filming there! 😆

[@Lululila67]

@@Animal-Watch oh okay good. I live in the desert. Not a good climate for wolves.

[@DARTHANDREW1]

Such beautiful animals and such a beautiful Lady 😊

[@brb__bathroom]

It's an animal, not something from an Ikea catalogue. Just as you, they have a will of their own

[@raymondshannon8744]

eyes of the past sundance ranch coydogs

[@FractAlkemist]

Beautiful animals! Would love to have a couple one day.

[@theylied1776]

Let me help you out. The largest Wolf/Dog hybrid is a Canadian Greywolf mixed with a purebred German Shepherd. There was a breeder in Colorado in the 1990s who bred these Hybrids to Hunt Wild Boar. They were almost 175 lbs of pure predator. That was a Dire Wolf.

[@Kingtrollface259]

My uncle had one it was 25% bigger than a German Shepherd, and took me for a walk, still had calm temprement, beautiful dog

[@nette1967]

I am the happy owner of a Chekoslovakian wolfdog/huskymix. I love him very mush. He us nore like a husky but shy like a wolf. My son has a brother to my dog. He looks and act like a wolf but still very gentel to the people he trust. I love them though they can be quit destrucktive. My dog has a thing for shoes and shoe laces. Boxes are ment to be destroyed. His brother has destroyed a sofa and a lot of boxes. They are thiefs so don't leef things on the counter or on the table you are going to need later. They can jump pretty high so make sure to have a very high fence or a dog pen. By the way the boys are only 8 Month old and just as tall as a German Shepperd now. They are going to be huge when they are fully grown

[@Walkwithsimin-ru2rk]

Wow 👌🏿 👏 😍

[@InstigatorDJ]

I did notice that these wolfdogs are ALWAYS on a leash. Amazing though.

[@Nena_neroXLuna]

That isn't a direwwlof Because direwolves went extinct 13,000 years ago

[@Animal-Watch]

Did you watch this and listen to the dialogue? If so you would have heard me say ‘Fantasy Direwolves from Game of Thrones’. Of course these aren’t extinct Direwolves. Next time, listen a little longer as the episode explained this perfectly

[@TheYeti-hh2gv]

I miss my black boy, so much. He was the calmest, most well behaved animal. RIP Casey 💔 18:44

[@jimclarke1108]

🥰

[@MrSrtman18]

I need one. Where?

[@amicableenmity9820]

Where on earth are people buying theirs? I can't find a breeder website.

[@Animal-Watch]

If you watch the episode it does tell you

[@morgotha42]

I would love to have one, But I know I cant meet their needs. I have a small cottage size house. I live in the city with a normal lot size. No space to run like they need. Also I am a bit of a hermit. I have had a timber wolf mix as a teen so I have a better understanding than many people. thus I know it would be inappropriate for me to get one. If you just want one because of how they look you really need to think twice. Your lifestyle has to benefit them.

[@KentonMakings]

It's Brown Clark!!!

[@ОлександрМушинський-ю9з]

♥️

[@GloriaJWimberley]

💕😊💕

[@nicolecorrado1959]

The Qimmiq is a close cousin, but fully domestic. The RCMP almost hunted them to extinction in the 1950s, but thankfully some still exist.

[@VetteMAE2]

Hello, can you please do a video on the Dogue de Bordeaux? I’m surprised you don’t have one yet.

[@Animal-Watch]

It’s coming out this Friday

[@VetteMAE2]

@@Animal-Watch LOVE IT ❤️ Thank You!!

[@Dr.Sheffield]

Thanks for your efforts very informative person you interview shows great insight knowledge ✌️

[@Toyahsi2]

Wow!!!!!💙💙💙

[@brianshepherd9927]

I bet if they don’t have a lot of socializing, they can easily grow independent and wild!

[@Animal-Watch]

True

[@Hellonline983]

I understand why they are taken from the mum at two weeks old, but nothing you say justifies it. If a wolf dog is still so wild that you have to take pups away from the mum, then they should not have been bred in to pets but left to be wild . The poor mother having her babies taken away must be horrific for her , my heart breaks for that poor mother😢 , just think of the stress she goes though and calling and looking for her babies. I will never support this . A wolf dog should be a dog that looks like a wolf, that can be raised like a dog , live like a dog but have wolf looks . If it is too wolf to do this then you have failed in your breeding, you are simply breeding wild wolves with a bit of dog temperament and to get that you are cruelly stealing the pups from the mother . Let the wolves remain wild and free where they belong and leave wolf dog breeding to those who know what they are doing

[@richardmadonia3384]

Hybrid wolves are the best. And dog's don't care about their puppies. My female's have nothing to do with them once they are over 3 weeks old! Same as cat's, cat's are back in heat when the kittens are 6 weeks old. People have no knowledge on animals these days

[@Hellonline983]

@@richardmadonia3384 Dogs care very much about their pups . you dont seem to understand their feelings at all. As a child my cruel mother would drown my dogs pups at two weeks. so the dog started to run away and have her pups under someones shed. my mum asked me , "why is she doing that? I told her" becasue she knows what you are doing, she is protecting them from you" like you, my mum thought dogs have no feelings . Just because you cant understand how much they feel does not mean they dont feel. I am a animal empath . i feel evrything thay feel. and i tell you i cry for them all in the hands of humans😥

[@richardmadonia3384]

I've been raising dogs since 1990. I just took away my 3 wk old shepherd puppies as the mother is finished with them. So who you think you're talking to! I raise endless animals. You could never have the experience....as me and what I see in animals.

[@Hellonline983]

@@richardmadonia3384 1990 LOL I have been raising them over 45 years from dogs to snakes and worked in rescue and met a few people like you . your poor dog having her pups taken away when she is still feeding them . The planet would be a better place without people like you

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

@Hellonline983, You are anthropomorphizing an animal. They are not people and do not have the same inner thought life nor emotional life that people have. Stop projecting.

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Buddy of mine up the street i went to high school with had a high content 3/4 type wolf. Straight up looked like a canadian timber wolf and acted very standoffish. Once i got to know him he was friendly but secretive. Its true that they remember things. Today theres no need for these where im at because we have plenty of wild wolves around.

[@stephenhans189]

Leave wild in the wild not for humans. Minimum cody Rhodes

[@courtneyjones4222]

I had an actual wolf dog cross my neighbors had a german shepard mutt mix who lived in Michigan well they thought the neighbors dog got her pregnant anyway they moved to indiana before she had the puppies well she only had two puppies one of them a neighbor took and the other i took well lol it took alot of work and patience and time and space and money i had no idea what i waa getting into but to be fair we didnt know until the puppy went to the vet

[@courtneyjones4222]

But he also had a huge place to run wolf dogs are not pets

[@GJ13656]

0:40 3:27 3:35 5:08 9:32 12:17 16:23 19:10 16:59 11:26 12:19 My favorite part (kisses) 0:14 0:15 4:28 4:29 17:01 17:04 (you are feeling it they really love you) Nice Kisses Anneka You're so beautiful, wonderful and sweet to wolfdogs please make more wolves/dogs kisses Anneka to your channel I love to see you kiss with your Wolves Really love your channel your a amazing person really teach us all❤❤ @Animal-Watch

[@stewiebaker8855]

Wow