Wolf Hybrid

If you're thinking about getting a wolf-dog, I can share the positive experience I have had in owning one. I got my Wolf Hybrid as a pup from a reputable breeder and named him Soyala. In the Native American Hopi language, the name means 'time of winter solstice'. Soyala was born late in December; hence his name. Soyala is third generation wolf and malamute hybrid, considered a pure hybrid. He and I are loners and he's become my close friend and companion, and I his.

I wasn't sure what breed of dog I wanted until I had out-of-town visitors stay with me and they brought their wolf hybrid with them. At first, I was taken aback by the fact that this dog was part wolf. I was somewhat intimidated, but as their visit wore on, I became more and more at ease with my strange house guest. And actually, I enjoyed interacting with the dog as much as I enjoyed conversing with his owners. My guests were really the first people I had ever met who had a wolf hybrid, so I took every opportunity to question them about their wolf dog. After they left, I found myself missing my new-found furry friend. That's when I decided to do some research and find out for myself what these peculiar dogs were all about.

Soyala was brought up to be a 'respectful' dog and he recognizes that I am the Alpha member of our small pack and that he is the Omega. That's critical with wolves, hybrid or otherwise. But I don't find him to be all that different from your average, good-natured dog, with the only exception being that he is somewhat more timid than I'd like him to be. But maybe that's because I play the Alpha dog. He is a good dog and well-mannered in all situations.