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Should I adopt an Irish Wolfhound, when I own currently a wolf hybrid?

Before I get any negative comments on this--I did not go about adopting a wolf-hybrid--the dog was a rescue, and I couldn't be happier. Honestly, I have never had a better, more loyal, more trustworthy dog. However, my wolf hybrid (German Shepherd wolf-mix) is very attached to my Labrador, who is on his way out. I feel that because I am gone a fair bit, that I should have another dog to keep my hybrid company; I have always wanted an Irish Wolfhound (I have a large house, and plenty of property in the country, so I can more than accomodate the size). However, I was concerned whether a certain natural instinct to go after wolves would come out if I placed it around my other dog. I do not see how it would be a problem if I got a puppy and raised it with my wolf hybrid (who is currently 2), but I want to do nothing that would endanger the dog I already have. I want to introduce a puppy now, so that my wolf-hybrid can have time to bond with it as a comfort when his big brother dies.

The Irish Wolfhound is capable of catching, and killing a wolf. But they have not be used to hunt wolves for many generations. So while my Wolfhounds will course large game if allowed, they don't attempt to kill it. Smaller more fragile game might get caught and killed if I let them. I discourage their chasing anything. Because if they are allowed nothing is safe including your neighbors pets. These are the most gentle dogs on the planet and are not aggressive. If you see an aggressive wolfhound, there is some very bad breeding on board. But they are sight hounds and will instinctually give chase.

Your Wolf Hybrid however is another story. His instincts are quite strong. He is a pack animal, and he was brought into a pack young where he accepted your lab as the alpha dog. However, he is not going to react the same when a new dog attempts to join the pack. If before your Lab is gone, they might not have a confrontation until the Lab dies. If after, the wolf will assume the alpha role, and try to dominate the new dog. Which if the new dog is an Irish Wolfhound that doesn't want to accept that pretty much guarantees a tragic outcome. With a pup, they would accept the submissive role, but who wants a towering cowering hound? The breed is described as majestic. Anything less is to break the spirit of the dog. So I would not suggest this mix. If at all, get a young female, and go slow. Be willing to admit a mistake and return the dog to the breeder if it doesn't work out. Talk with some reputable Wolfhound breeders and see if they will even consider selling you a dog. That will tell you all you need to know.

 

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