Why do some dogs howl when their owner howls?
The video on this page shows the behaviour that I describe in the title very well. It takes place in Castelo Branco, Portugal hence the… Read More »Why do some dogs howl when their owner howls?
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Is it legal to own a wolf in the UK?
Provided you have a licence granted by your local authority under the Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976 it is legal to own a wolf in… Read More »Is it legal to own a wolf in the UK?
Maned wolf stops at a monastery in Brazil for a bite to eat provided by monks (video)
A very shy maned wolf stops for a visit at a monastery in Brazil for a bite to eat provided by monks. Because of their… Read More »Maned wolf stops at a monastery in Brazil for a bite to eat provided by monks (video)
Massive triple hybrid wolf weighs 120 pounds (and getting bigger)
Yuki is at the Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Florida. He is a massive triple wolf hybrid. His DNA is a mix of three different canine… Read More »Massive triple hybrid wolf weighs 120 pounds (and getting bigger)
Dog domestication started 23,000 years ago
A lot of work has been done on when the first wolf was domesticated to become a domestic dog. The scientists behind a recent study… Read More »Dog domestication started 23,000 years ago
Escaped wolves from Parc Alpha are in danger of being shot
Parc Alpha is an educational establishment offering visitors a rare opportunity to observe wolves in their natural habitat. It is situated in the south of… Read More »Escaped wolves from Parc Alpha are in danger of being shot
When were dogs first domesticated?
The best scientists in the world don’t know for sure when dogs were first domesticated (or where). I think the question is incorrectly formulated. It… Read More »When were dogs first domesticated?
Reintroducing gray wolves into Colorado
It’s fresh off the press, grey wolves are to be reintroduced into Colorado. It was a narrow vote in favour. They’ll be introduced into the… Read More »Reintroducing gray wolves into Colorado
Keeping a wolfdog (F1 hybrid) as a pet
I have written extensively about keeping a first filial wild cat hybrid as a pet which you can read by clicking on this link. There… Read More »Keeping a wolfdog (F1 hybrid) as a pet
Because wolves fast sometimes it does not mean that domestic dogs have to
Wolves don’t deliberately fast to improve their health so why should we fast dogs?