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It always shocks me when people tell me they can’t tell them apart.

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I think that sometimes, the only real experiences people have with wolfdogs is through rescues and sanctuaries. While I’m not at all saying that those places are bad, I do think that if your only knowledge of these animals comes from dealing with individuals who didn’t have a good start in life, your view is going to be skewed. Sometimes dogs end up in rescue due to legality issues or their owner could no longer care for them, and in those cases you might meet a dog that’s had a mindful upbringing and those aren’t the dogs I’m referring to. If, however, the only wolfdogs you’ve met were dogs that came from neglectful homes, that didn’t have the upbringing that they needed, or that were bred irresponsibly, then those might not be the best guides to the group as a whole. You’re also looking at animals living in enclosures, most often separate from humans most of their day, and seeing behaviors based on that environment. There are always going to be constants, yes, but I think it’s good to be aware of the differences as well. A dog in a city pound cage will very often act differently in a person’s home.

https://wildlingwandersblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/whats-the-difference/

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I haven’t posted in over a year (not that I posted much before that) & this photo seemed like the one to use to break the silence. This isn’t Wild. I lost Wild very suddenly on August 23rd, 2021 (necropsy was inconclusive, it’s suspected that he had a stroke or a heart attack). It was devastating, to say the least. I wasn’t sure if I wanted another wolfdog after him. He was just so special.

But this is Hallu. Hallu is Wild’s half-brother (same mom) & he was born on April 20th, 2022. He’s been so incredibly different than Wild & has been a very welcome distraction from the grief. Wild was ~spicy~ & Hallu is sweet as honey. I haven’t shared Hallu because I hadn’t shared why he was here instead of Wild. So now I guess I’ll resume my very occasional posting about my menagerie.

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