Ugh, status symbol dogs.

[ravennr]

She said her husband had a wolfdog growing up and said they're the perfect pet. And asked me to please message her my concerns.

I did. I explained everything. I truly hope she listens.

[ravennr]

Yeah, I mentioned to her the scam of taking a nordic breed with wolf-like markings/colouring and saying it has high wolf content, or is in fact pure wolf. I also explained the fact that having a Timberwolf, in South Carolina, is extremely unlikely.

[Dekka]

You should tell her that her liability could be different. IE if you have a known wolf cross and it bites someone, typically you get in more hot water than if its just a dog. Some home insurance policies won't cover you with a wolf cross.

It might be in her best interest if she can have it tested to see if it is or isn't part wolf. You might also want to tell her that she will have to be hypervigilant as in the vast majority of cases these don't make good pets as they are not good with strangers no matter how much socializing you do.

[ravennr]

Here's the breeder's website

http://alphawolves.webs.com/

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Originally Posted by Dekka

It might be in her best interest if she can have it tested to see if it is or isn't part wolf.

This.

[Gypsydals]

Originally Posted by Dekka

You should tell her that her liability could be different. IE if you have a known wolf cross and it bites someone, typically you get in more hot water than if its just a dog. Some home insurance policies won't cover you with a wolf cross.

It might be in her best interest if she can have it tested to see if it is or isn't part wolf. You might also want to tell her that she will have to be hypervigilant as in the vast majority of cases these don't make good pets as they are not good with strangers no matter how much socializing you do.

^This. And in some states it is illegal to own a wolf hybrid.

[Red.Apricot]

I'm skeptical about the '23% red wolf' claim. The sites I've seen basically say that people claiming their wolf-dogs are part red wolf are BSing, since red wolves are so endangered.

[ravennr]

I just told her about the liability issues. Luckily she is being very open to this, which is nice. I usually get my head chewed off by my friends for their stupid decisions on pets.


Also, there is no pure wolf on that website. They clearly lied to her.

[Panzerotti]

Originally Posted by ravennr

She said her husband had a wolfdog growing up and said they're the perfect pet. And asked me to please message her my concerns.

2 morons married.....this is reminding me of Idiocracy.

Yep, perfect family pet alright.....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_attacks_on_humans

[ravennr]

UGH, this puppy is SIX WEEKS OLD. It is not legal in that state to sell a dog under 8 weeks. I am livid.