wolf dog

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Recent Examples of wolf dog Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal. Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Jan. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolf dog
Noun
  • The kennel team is now down one person after Flaherty was fired last week, which could impact how tourists interact with the sled dogs.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Visit with sled dogs Denali National Park is home to the National Park Service's only working kennel of sled dogs.
    Lisa Maloney, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2023
Noun
  • Liberatore’s puppy dog attention as loyalite Dean compels, yearning to hold Jade’s kiss and not just her camera.
    David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Lochlan is mostly just a puppy dog, not really joining in but not really bothered by his family’s excesses, either.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In a league full of flashy stat hunters, Rollins brings his lunch pail and just goes to work.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • After getting a chocolate Labrador retriever, a young woman was expecting to have a good hunter in the house.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Authorities attempted to find Enriques using police dogs, drones and specialized units, and a CodeRed emergency notification was issued to residents in the surrounding area.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Search efforts involved 15-20 police dogs, drones, boats and additional rescue teams who covered the surrounding area on foot, Breault says.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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