Misrepresented Wolf Subspecies / Content

Identification Part Three

Endangered Wolf Claims, Wolfdog Crosses and Misrepresentation

This section will briefly cover some of the most common misrepresentations in wolfdog breeding. These claims range from misrepresentations of the species/subspecies of wolf used to the percentage of wolf content in the breeder’s animals. Plus, we will discuss the three main categories of wolfdog—low, mid, and high content—and inform you of a few RED FLAGS that may signal a breeder who is misrepresenting their animals.

• What is Phenotyping?
  • Ears
  • Eyes
  • Head, Muzzle, Nose
  • Teeth
  • Face masking, Coloration, and general appearance
  • Neck
  • Chest and Forelegs
  • Back, Shoulders, and Rear Legs
  • Tail and Movement
  • Paws
  • Coat and Color
  • Summer vs Winter
  • Phasing
• Breeding, Birthing, & Puppies
• Misrepresented Wolf Subspecies / Content
  • Arctic Wolves
  • Mexican Gray Wolf and Red Wolf
  • Low Content Wolfdogs
  • Mid Content Wolfdogs
  • High Content Wolfdogs
  • Misrepresentation