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sofadog · 01-31-2009, 11:21 AM

hi there!

today I visited a really nice family to have a look at their puppies. they are 85% german shepherd and 25%wolf, so they are wolf hybrids(mother half wolf half shepherd, father german shepherd).
this is not my first dog and I have experience with difficult breeds. so I had a close look at the whole family. owner, mother dog, father dog and puppies.
there is one puppy I really like, the only thing that stopped me from taking it home right away was that the puppy kind of stared deep into my eyes for a long time. the puppy did that evey time I picked it up from the ground. after the starring it licked my face, so I thought it wouldn't be such a big deal, but as this puppy is also a little bit shy, the others aren't, I decided to think about it more.
it wasn't hiding or something, but it did seem a little bit uncomfortable with an unknown person in the room. when I first entered the room it came to greet me, but then it prefered to watch me from some distance. it didn't run away when I walked close by and it also had no problems to be picked up from the ground. could it be that it was just tired?(i came just after they had lunch and playtime)

the mother and the father are both great and friendly dogs. especially the mother was really nice and without fear. the owner is really taking great care of his animals and doesn't want to have a dollar for his puppies. he just wants to stay in contact with us to see the puppies from time to time in the future.
what do you think about that behaviour?
is here anybody who has experience with choosing a hybrid puppy? I just can't find a lot about "hybrid puppy starring" in the internet. I really searched a lot and all the hybrid info sites don't mention this problem at all

Thanks!

Chaz · 01-31-2009, 11:23 AM

I think that the best people that I hope will be able to help you are prob Fede, who has experience with wolf dogs, and is just getting a puppy soon, or Bugle, who knows about northen breeds, anyway I hope that you get help with it

honeyb · 01-31-2009, 11:25 AM

What age is the puppy?

**skunkstripe** · 01-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Hi Sofadog and welcome to the forum.
I agree with chaz that Fede will be able to give you good advice as she has a tremendous amount of personal experience and knowledge of high content wolfdogs.

janie · 01-31-2009, 11:38 AM

Hi Sofa dog

Fede will definitely be able to help you on this one

Good luck

sofadog · 01-31-2009, 11:57 AM

@all

thanks! I can not wait to meet fede. when does she normally show up in the forum or can I contact her somehow?
sorry if this question might be a stupid question, but
I am new here...

@honeyb
7weeks . they have been already separated from the mother.geez! if this beautiful puppy wouldn't be 25% wolf then I would have to put more afford into the socializing part, but I wouldn't have to be so careful. as soon as there is a wolf in the dog you have to check everything 1000 times before really taking the puppy home...

janie · 01-31-2009, 12:04 PM

You are being very sensible

Fede is on here nearly every evening at some point

techie · 01-31-2009, 12:44 PM

I think the puppy picked you!
techie

sofadog · 01-31-2009, 01:01 PM

@techie
what you said is really nice!

I am really happy! this is not the first dog forum I have been to, but so far the friendliest! normally people in forums love to attack you for no reasons and you spend all the time defending yourself. in the end you are just tired and didn't even get one useful answer!
I think I like it here!

Monkey · 01-31-2009, 01:44 PM

Hi,

Welcome to the forum..

It sounds very sweet, and it would not surprise me if a wold dog puppy is a bit more shy than a regular pup due to it's mix..

However to be taken at the age of 7 weeks is that still suggesteable?

For a puppy that is 1-2 weeks crucial socialisation with their littermates, or does that change in a mix? I would be a bit careful on that part and do some more research on it before taking it home. Cause if it's shy it might go more shy cause of it.. just a thought...

good luck and I hope tog et to see some cute pictures soon

01-31-2009, 11:21 AM	#1
sofadog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Wolfdog puppy stares into my eyes hi there! today I visited a really nice family to have a look at their puppies. they are 85% german shepherd and 25%wolf, so they are wolf hybrids(mother half wolf half shepherd, father german shepherd). this is not my first dog and I have experience with difficult breeds. so I had a close look at the whole family. owner, mother dog, father dog and puppies. there is one puppy I really like, the only thing that stopped me from taking it home right away was that the puppy kind of stared deep into my eyes for a long time. the puppy did that evey time I picked it up from the ground. after the starring it licked my face, so I thought it wouldn't be such a big deal, but as this puppy is also a little bit shy, the others aren't, I decided to think about it more. it wasn't hiding or something, but it did seem a little bit uncomfortable with an unknown person in the room. when I first entered the room it came to greet me, but then it prefered to watch me from some distance. it didn't run away when I walked close by and it also had no problems to be picked up from the ground. could it be that it was just tired?(i came just after they had lunch and playtime) the mother and the father are both great and friendly dogs. especially the mother was really nice and without fear. the owner is really taking great care of his animals and doesn't want to have a dollar for his puppies. he just wants to stay in contact with us to see the puppies from time to time in the future. what do you think about that behaviour? is here anybody who has experience with choosing a hybrid puppy? I just can't find a lot about "hybrid puppy starring" in the internet. I really searched a lot and all the hybrid info sites don't mention this problem at all Thanks!

01-31-2009, 11:23 AM	#2
Chaz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,931 Blog Entries: 3 Rep: 46 Unique Rep: 20	I think that the best people that I hope will be able to help you are prob Fede, who has experience with wolf dogs, and is just getting a puppy soon, or Bugle, who knows about northen breeds, anyway I hope that you get help with it __________________ thanks for the sigpic Fede. Don't blame the wrong end of the lead. ''I'm chillin' with the forum! '' I've been fleeced by sheplovr Punch Sept Sept 07 - Aug 08 Your were the best dog that anyone could wish for, I hope that you are enjoying yourself at the bridge. You were the perfect dog in a imperfect world, and I hope that you feel better where you are now, and please forgive me.

01-31-2009, 11:32 AM	#4
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Blog Entries: 15 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	Hi Sofadog and welcome to the forum. I agree with chaz that Fede will be able to give you good advice as she has a tremendous amount of personal experience and knowledge of high content wolfdogs. __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

01-31-2009, 11:57 AM	#6
sofadog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	@all thanks! I can not wait to meet fede. when does she normally show up in the forum or can I contact her somehow? sorry if this question might be a stupid question, but I am new here... @honeyb 7weeks . they have been already separated from the mother.geez! if this beautiful puppy wouldn't be 25% wolf then I would have to put more afford into the socializing part, but I wouldn't have to be so careful. as soon as there is a wolf in the dog you have to check everything 1000 times before really taking the puppy home... Last edited by sofadog; 01-31-2009 at 12:07 PM..

01-31-2009, 12:44 PM	#8
techie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In mid Willamette valley in Oregon Posts: 5,190 Rep: 25 Unique Rep: 8	I think the puppy picked you! techie __________________ I HAVE BEEN KISSED!! by sheplovr Dogs rule! "I've got the do: you?" A dog's love is pure!

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01-31-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
honeyb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northern ireland Posts: 148 Rep: 11 Unique Rep: 1	What age is the puppy?

01-31-2009, 11:38 AM	#5
janie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: south west UK Posts: 1,622 Rep: 17 Unique Rep: 6	Hi Sofa dog Fede will definitely be able to help you on this one Good luck

01-31-2009, 12:04 PM	#7
janie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: south west UK Posts: 1,622 Rep: 17 Unique Rep: 6	You are being very sensible Fede is on here nearly every evening at some point

01-31-2009, 01:01 PM	#9
sofadog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	@techie what you said is really nice! I am really happy! this is not the first dog forum I have been to, but so far the friendliest! normally people in forums love to attack you for no reasons and you spend all the time defending yourself. in the end you are just tired and didn't even get one useful answer! I think I like it here!

01-31-2009, 01:44 PM	#10
Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Massapequa Posts: 9,109 Blog Entries: 23 Rep: 126 Unique Rep: 60	Hi, Welcome to the forum.. It sounds very sweet, and it would not surprise me if a wold dog puppy is a bit more shy than a regular pup due to it's mix.. However to be taken at the age of 7 weeks is that still suggesteable? For a puppy that is 1-2 weeks crucial socialisation with their littermates, or does that change in a mix? I would be a bit careful on that part and do some more research on it before taking it home. Cause if it's shy it might go more shy cause of it.. just a thought... good luck and I hope tog et to see some cute pictures soon __________________ I love dogs cause they do not lie. "I'm chillin' with the forum! "I've been fleeced by Draco!" "I've been fleeced by JGLI"

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