wolf dog

noun

1

: any of various large dogs formerly kept for hunting wolves

2

: the offspring of a wolf and a domestic dog

Examples of wolf dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That means if a wolf dog ever bites someone, euthanasia and testing may be required. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for wolf dog

• agog
• backlog
• bulldog
• bullfrog
• eclogue
• eggnog
• groundhog
• hedgehog
• leapfrog
• prolog
• sheepdog
• watchdog

Kids Definition

wolf dog

noun

1

: any of various large dogs formerly kept for hunting wolves

2

: a hybrid offspring of a wolf and a domestic dog