wolf dog

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Recent Examples on the Web Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023 But the Saarloos wolf dog’s German-shephard-like face usually sets it apart. Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023 These pups may share traits with wolves, but wolf dog breeds are just as adorable, energetic, and smart as any other doggo on the block. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 12 July 2022 So, go on, take a scroll and find the wolf dog breed for your next stroll around the neighborhood. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 12 July 2022 One wolf dog in particular seemed to bond with Cole in a way that's totally reminiscent of Jon Snow and his dire wolf Ghost. Claire Dodson, Teen Vogue, 16 July 2018 But wolves and wolf dogs are naturally very timid and shy. Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 6 June 2018 The farm is home to 18 wolf dogs, which range from being partially wolf to almost pure wolf. Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 6 June 2018 Now, Neo's finally settled in at Wolf Connection, a wolf dog sanctuary in California. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolf dog
Noun
  • Greenlandic sled dogs can also take travelers to more remote areas for even clearer views of the aurora borealis.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week US, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The crew play-fighting with the sled dogs, kicking a football around the ice, Endurance’s masts collapsing and the ship sinking were all captured in raw clarity.
    Sean Kingsley, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Ivan acts like the world’s horniest puppy dog, but Ani takes a shine to him.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Footage posted on TikTok showed Dipper, a 14-month-old pup, staring up at his owner with puppy dog eyes and grumbling—in a bid for attention from his owner Sophie Taylor (@sophanddipper), from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
Noun
  • In addition to a 5,300-square-foot main house with a rocking chair porch overlooking a picturesque pond, there are two stone guest cabins, a hunter’s cabin, a caretaker’s cottage, and several barns and farm storage buildings.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
  • According to Kronen Zeitung, a local outlet, the suspect was known to hunters in the area.
    Claudia Otto, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The group said the allegations include not just killing people, but also assaulting and allowing police dogs to maul them.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
  • In recent years, police dog programs have come under increasing scrutiny.
    Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024

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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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