Taking Care of a Wolf (Non-GSD)

Anitsisqua · 12-02-2012, 09:10 PM

So one of my coworkers contacted my today. She and her husband make regular trips to a flea market a few hours from here, but this time, they bought more than just antique end tables.

This time, they came home with a "wolf cub". Now, I say it this way because I expect someone selling animals in a flea market is less than reputable.

She called because she knows I've researched nutrition and training for my puppy and she needs help with their "new addition".

Now, this is a young couple (22 and 25) with a yorkie and a 15-ish pound terrier mix. They're currently trying to have a baby. They also rent their home.

Also, this "wolf cub" is apparently 6 weeks old and blind. The person who sold it to them said it should be about 150lbs at maturity.

Anyone have any previous experience/knowledge about wolf rearing? I'm doing other research, but I could use all the knowledge I can get. I know this was not the best decision they could have made, but they have him now...

Jax08 · 12-02-2012, 09:17 PM

ummmmmm....

PM Mosul210. He does have two wolf hybrids. Is it even legal to sell wolf hybrids in Texas? It's not in many states.

Anitsisqua · 12-02-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jax08

ummmmmm....

PM Mosul210. He does have two wolf hybrids. Is it even legal to sell wolf hybrids in Texas? It's not in many states.

A quick google search brought up three supposed wolf breeders in Texas, so...probably?

Anitsisqua · 12-02-2012, 09:40 PM

Here's a picture of the little guy.

Jax08 · 12-02-2012, 09:42 PM

Was there any documentation with the puppy? Definitely contact Mosul210.

glinny · 12-02-2012, 09:42 PM

Whatever he is, he sure is cute. Very adorable puppy. Looks older than 6 weeks??

Anitsisqua · 12-02-2012, 09:43 PM

I sent him a message. I'm not sure about the documentation. We're going to discuss it further tomorrow, I just want to get some information beforehand.

Yeah, he's definitely a cutie. And the seller told them he was 6 weeks...for all that's worth.

Sunflowers · 12-02-2012, 09:44 PM

That looks like a dog to me!

Shade · 12-02-2012, 09:46 PM

Love the markings, very unique! I agree Mosul should be able to help

Yoschi's_Pet_Human · 12-02-2012, 09:46 PM

a friend had a bonafide 7/8 wolf&1/8 malamute mix for 9yrs... he was the most athletic "dog" I've ever seen... but it did challenge him fiercely, at times. He got it at around 6weeks of age too... bottle fed it and let it sleep on piles of dirty laundry to imprint his smell... a **** of a challenge,, but he loved "Luke" with all his heart,,, fyi.. he was bought in Elgin, Tx around 1992.

12-02-2012, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anitsisqua Master Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 802	Taking Care of a Wolf (Non-GSD) So one of my coworkers contacted my today. She and her husband make regular trips to a flea market a few hours from here, but this time, they bought more than just antique end tables. This time, they came home with a "wolf cub". Now, I say it this way because I expect someone selling animals in a flea market is less than reputable. She called because she knows I've researched nutrition and training for my puppy and she needs help with their "new addition". Now, this is a young couple (22 and 25) with a yorkie and a 15-ish pound terrier mix. They're currently trying to have a baby. They also rent their home. Also, this "wolf cub" is apparently 6 weeks old and blind. The person who sold it to them said it should be about 150lbs at maturity. Anyone have any previous experience/knowledge about wolf rearing? I'm doing other research, but I could use all the knowledge I can get. I know this was not the best decision they could have made, but they have him now... __________________ My menagerie: Kiera: Brangus Heifer: 1/15/2006 - Jacky: Black DSH: 05/2008 - Gorbachev: White DSH: 06/2010 - Peanut Butter/"Snakey": Red Corn Snake: ??? Gable: Black and Red GSD: 03/02/2012 - Jarah: Red Betta: 05/2011 -04/30/2013

12-02-2012, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,018	ummmmmm.... PM Mosul210. He does have two wolf hybrids. Is it even legal to sell wolf hybrids in Texas? It's not in many states. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

12-02-2012, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anitsisqua Master Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 802	Here's a picture of the little guy. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My menagerie: Kiera: Brangus Heifer: 1/15/2006 - Jacky: Black DSH: 05/2008 - Gorbachev: White DSH: 06/2010 - Peanut Butter/"Snakey": Red Corn Snake: ??? Gable: Black and Red GSD: 03/02/2012 - Jarah: Red Betta: 05/2011 -04/30/2013

12-02-2012, 09:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,018	Was there any documentation with the puppy? Definitely contact Mosul210. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

12-02-2012, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
glinny Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chaseburg, WI Posts: 317	Whatever he is, he sure is cute. Very adorable puppy. Looks older than 6 weeks?? __________________ Linda Effie (GSD) 7-20-11

12-02-2012, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anitsisqua Master Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 802	I sent him a message. I'm not sure about the documentation. We're going to discuss it further tomorrow, I just want to get some information beforehand. Yeah, he's definitely a cutie. And the seller told them he was 6 weeks...for all that's worth. __________________ My menagerie: Kiera: Brangus Heifer: 1/15/2006 - Jacky: Black DSH: 05/2008 - Gorbachev: White DSH: 06/2010 - Peanut Butter/"Snakey": Red Corn Snake: ??? Gable: Black and Red GSD: 03/02/2012 - Jarah: Red Betta: 05/2011 -04/30/2013

12-02-2012, 09:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,674	That looks like a dog to me! __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

12-02-2012, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shade Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 3,440	Love the markings, very unique! I agree Mosul should be able to help __________________ Shanna My Pack: Jasmine - Female Miniature Poodle - born Aug 15, 2010 Loker Delgado Von Stalworth - male GSD - born Jan 26, 2012 Koda & Zazu - 4 year old male cats

12-02-2012, 09:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Yoschi's_Pet_Human Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 344	a friend had a bonafide 7/8 wolf&1/8 malamute mix for 9yrs... he was the most athletic "dog" I've ever seen... but it did challenge him fiercely, at times. He got it at around 6weeks of age too... bottle fed it and let it sleep on piles of dirty laundry to imprint his smell... a **** of a challenge,, but he loved "Luke" with all his heart,,, fyi.. he was bought in Elgin, Tx around 1992. __________________ My baby boy: Yoschi vom Herzbach, winner of my heart Sire: V1-Gildo vom Herzbach SchH3, IPO3, FH, KKL1"a" Dam: V-Fenja vom Herzbach SchH3, FH, KKL1"a"

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