Saarloos Wolfdog
Sarloos Wolfdogs are a Dutch breed of dog that are actually the result of the careful breeding of wolf/dog hybrids. In fact, they are the breed of dog that, according to a study conducted in 2015, contain the most genetic similarity to wolves.
Sarloos Wolfdogs were created by, and subsequently named after, a Dutch man named Leendert Saarloos. In the 1930s, Leendert wanted to create a working dog that was similar to the German Shepherd but that would be more resilient and less domesticated. He decided that the best way to do this was to crossbreed German Shepherds with Grey Wolves, and thus the Sarloos Wolfdog was born.
Sarloos Wolfdogs definitely look like wolves. As one can probably imagine, Sarloos Wolfdogs are not an appropriate breed for people who do not have extensive experience as dog owners, especially of large and strong breeds. They are primarily bred as pets, but they certainly aren’t the breed for everyone. They are intelligent and need a great deal of early socialization in order to make good companions for the home. They still have a very strong “pack mentality” and will constantly look for guidance and direction from their owners. They will be better behaved and balanced with strong training and early exposure to various settings. While this is true for all breeds, it is especially important for Sarloos Wolfdogs.
Sarloos Wolfdogs love other dogs and will actually do better in a multi-dog household. They are good with children provided that they are socialized with them as pups; however, remember that they are large and rambunctious dogs and shouldn’t be left unattended with children of any age, especially very young children.
Sarloos Wolfdogs will thrive in a suburban or rural home, but they are not well suited to apartment or city living. They need a lot of space to run around and a great deal of physical exercise. If not given proper mental and physical stimulation, they can become bored and destructive—and they can do quite a bit of damage to household items from shoes to couches. They will suffer if left home alone all day, so prospective owners who work long hours should reconsider getting a Sarloos Wolfdog unless they have other dogs at home to keep them company.
Sarloos Wolfdogs are still a very rare breed. Because of how few puppies are born each year, they will be harder to find than the average dog and will also likely be more expensive. Also, don’t get a Sarloos Wolfdog just because it would be interesting to have a dog that looks like a wolf; like any breed, take many things into consideration before deciding. People should do a lot of research and decide if they are capable of handling such an unusual breed before bringing one into their home.
Sarloos Wolfdogs were created by, and subsequently named after, a Dutch man named Leendert Saarloos. In the 1930s, Leendert wanted to create a working dog that was similar to the German Shepherd but that would be more resilient and less domesticated. He decided that the best way to do this was to crossbreed German Shepherds with Grey Wolves, and thus the Sarloos Wolfdog was born.
Sarloos Wolfdogs definitely look like wolves. As one can probably imagine, Sarloos Wolfdogs are not an appropriate breed for people who do not have extensive experience as dog owners, especially of large and strong breeds. They are primarily bred as pets, but they certainly aren’t the breed for everyone. They are intelligent and need a great deal of early socialization in order to make good companions for the home. They still have a very strong “pack mentality” and will constantly look for guidance and direction from their owners. They will be better behaved and balanced with strong training and early exposure to various settings. While this is true for all breeds, it is especially important for Sarloos Wolfdogs.
Sarloos Wolfdogs love other dogs and will actually do better in a multi-dog household. They are good with children provided that they are socialized with them as pups; however, remember that they are large and rambunctious dogs and shouldn’t be left unattended with children of any age, especially very young children.
Sarloos Wolfdogs will thrive in a suburban or rural home, but they are not well suited to apartment or city living. They need a lot of space to run around and a great deal of physical exercise. If not given proper mental and physical stimulation, they can become bored and destructive—and they can do quite a bit of damage to household items from shoes to couches. They will suffer if left home alone all day, so prospective owners who work long hours should reconsider getting a Sarloos Wolfdog unless they have other dogs at home to keep them company.
Sarloos Wolfdogs are still a very rare breed. Because of how few puppies are born each year, they will be harder to find than the average dog and will also likely be more expensive. Also, don’t get a Sarloos Wolfdog just because it would be interesting to have a dog that looks like a wolf; like any breed, take many things into consideration before deciding. People should do a lot of research and decide if they are capable of handling such an unusual breed before bringing one into their home.
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