"Avalanche is 4.5 weeks old and a low-content Timber Wolf / Husky mix (left). Loki is 9 weeks old and a mid-content Arctic and Timber Wolf / Husky mix (right). Avalanche is the howler and most feisty of our new pack. When taking my weekly pictures, Loki wanted to join in and started kissing the puppies. Avalanche did not want to be kissed by Loki; this picture was taken right after Loki kissed him and Avalanche growled at Loki. I love the eye contact of this photo!"
As of about 1990 the correct term for a mix of a wolf and a domestic dog is “wolfdog.” The dog was reclassified as a sub-species of wolf (canis lupus familiaris) and as such, it is impossible to have a hybrid as they are two of the same species. Although technically incorrect, the term "hybrid" is still used by many, particularly when it comes to mixing two purebred domestic dogs.
It was brought to our attention by some wolfdog fanciers that there are many animals out there that are claimed to be wolfdogs but are actually Nordic-type dog mixes. Apparently some are pictured inside this section. We made the decision to keep this wolf hybrid section as a comparison with the dogs that have been proven to be true wolfdogs. You can see some examples at Non-Wolfdogs: Mistaken Identity.
The Dog Breed Info Center® is not claiming the dogs in this section are not true wolfdogs. We would like you to do your own comparison between this wolf hybrid section and our proven wolfdog section. There are many dogs in shelters that are killed because they look like wolves when they are actually Nordic-type dogs, such as a Husky or Malamute mix. Falsely labeling animals as wolfdogs in shelters can be detrimental. Nordic dogs are being killed and wolfdogs are not going to the proper rescues where there are people who know how to deal with them.
"This is Loki at 6 weeks old, a male 65% White Arctic and Timber Wolf hybrid puppy. Loki has bi-colored eyes—one blue and the other is still changing color, it could be green or gold. He is starting to growl and pounce and he loves to play with our big dogs. When grown he should be around 100 lbs. In Norse, Loki means: God of Hokey Pokey and one of the world's major Trickster Gods."
Loki, a male 65% White Arctic and Timber Wolf hybrid puppy at 6 weeks old
Raven the wolf hybrid at 10 months old—"She is a giant Malamute / Timber Wolf / British Columbian Wolf / Mackenzie Valley Wolf cross."
Raven the wolf hybrid at 10 months old—"She is a giant Malamute / Timber Wolf / British Columbian Wolf / Mackenzie Valley Wolf cross."
Rest in Peace, Big Boy! Passed November 07, 2008.—"This is my registered Wolf hybrid. He was to turn 7 years old on the 15th of November 2008. He passed this life young due to bone cancer. Lobo was 85 % White Artic wolf, part Timber Wolf, 15 % Malamute (mother was 50% White Artic, 50% Malamute ), (father was 75% Timber Wolf, 25% Malamute). He was a gentle giant, weighing in at almost 200 lbs."
Owners: Denise & Rickey Johnson
Loki the Arctic and Timber Wolf / Husky mix at 6 months old
Loki the Arctic and Timber Wolf / Husky mix at 6 months old
Loki the Arctic and Timber Wolf / Husky mix at 6 months old
"Loki is an Arctic and Timber Wolf / Husky mix. He is mid-content with bi-eyes and one parti eye. Rare and beautiful! He is not even halfway grown yet, and should weigh over 100 lbs. when he's done. His best friend is Aspen, a low-content Wolf / Husky puppy. He is 2 months older than her."
Loki the Arctic and Timber Wolf / Husky mix at 6 months old
A word from Aggie's owner, "Aggie is a 16-year-old wolf (father) / German Shepherd mix (mother). That picture was taken when she was 14. She is a lot slower and cannot be active for long periods of time anymore, but she is still in good health with a great appetite and still playful. We have had her since she was 2 months old. She is quite aggressive, but very affectionate when she warms up to people."
