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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.
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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
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
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Counteracting that are the touching scenes where the trio bond with and care for sled dogs (rambunctious Billy is my favorite) at the school.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Even with highly efficient motors, a robot like Spot would need a battery dozens of times more powerful than today’s to match the endurance of a sled dog.—
James Pikul,
The Conversation,
2 June 2025
Noun
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His puppy dog demeanor was back, replacing the hangdog expression earlier.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The stand-up comedian has bought the former house of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the ghost hunters who inspired the couple played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga in The Conjuring franchise.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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People at a vigil in London on July 30, 2016, hold candles and pamphlets showing an image of Cecil the lion, who was killed by an American trophy hunter in 2015.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Christopher Gibson accused officers of shocking him with a stun gun, threatening him with a police dog and assaulting him in the city lockup.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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At both events, the local police departments showed off the skills of the departments’ police dogs.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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