The Problem With Wolf-Dog Hybrids

[@tambristola8098]

Amazing video...definitely deserves more views

[@asktheravens]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

You are right on some points. However, I lack the differentiation. What is a wolf hybrid? There is a classification. Wolf hybrids are referred to as the descendants of a wolf / dog cross up to the 5th generation, i.e. F1 - F5. Everything after that is considered a dog. You don't differentiate between Low, Mid and High Content, but that's where the biggest differences lie. Low Content is anything that has up to 35 percent wolf content There are two FCI accepted dog breeds: the Czechoslovakian Wolf dog and the Saarloos Wolfdog. These are LowContent breeds and are definitely not "hybrids". They are dogs with breed characteristics that people know about, and yes, definitely family dogs. Then there is the MidContents: from 35 - 70 percent, and the HighContents: anything over 70 percent. How high the content is has nothing to do with the generation. You can already be in F10 and still have over 80 percent wolf share. I agree with you that it is dangerous to breed wolfdogs of any content without mind or understanding, and that it is narcissistic to have an animal that is as high a percentage as possible. These animals often lead terrible lives. Fancy Facebook photos are usually published for up to two years, and then these animals disappear. They end up in narrow cages, which include multipliers such as Southern Breeze. Or, strangely enough, they suddenly die. Or stay under anesthesia. However: if a seriously bred dog gets the right owner from a low content area, who encourages him, socializes and educates him well, integrates him completely into the family and, above all, does not allow him to be left alone, a completely normal life as a happy family dog ​​is possible.

[@asktheravens]

I'm glad you brought up the Czechoslovakian wolfdogs and the Saarloos wolfdogs. The Czechoslovakian wolfdogs have become a controlled breed. They haven't been around for very long, but there are now regulations within the breeding process of them, so they're probably fine. The Saarloos wolfdogs are a bit concerning to me because they are newer as a "breed" and also they have the highest content of any dog "breed." As you've pointed out, this is not a black and white issue. Not all wolf-dog hybrids are going to be dangerous to people, and there are cases where hybrids become breeds over time. I agree with you that the right low content dog with the right people can be totally fine. It's the lack of control and the inherent unpredictability in wolf DNA that concerns me and makes me caution against them. Thanks for watching!

[@saarlooswolfhund6237]

@@asktheravens the Saarloos Wolfdog has a bit higher Content that's true. Actually something about 30-35 percent. The SWD is the calmer and more reserved dog. The CWD shouldn't be shy, but with the SWD you can find everything: from open and environmentally safe (like mine) to holding to shy. Due to the large number of illegal Czech crossbreeds, the Saarloos has also become more open. The same applies here: it is essential to take a dog from VDH / FCI controlled breeding, and I would generally always recommend a dog from my country. In France / Belgium there is a lot of illegal crossbreeding, and new wolf crossbreeding, the dogs from there are almost all multiplier dogs that are absolutely not suitable for everyday use. I would like to conclude with this: the CWD and SWD breeds are challenging enough. If you really want to have a wolf dog, you should get a dog from certified and controlled breeding and certainly not High Content.

[@louisbarrow4671]

Very educational video

[@asktheravens]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@cindyhart5942]

What a great informative video

[@Umarkhan-9280]

Very informative

[@asktheravens]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.