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Recent Examples of wolf dogPossessing 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 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
However, its initial observations have also highlighted its credentials as an asteroid hunter.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
Florida’s native flamingo population, thought to be in the thousands, was wiped out in the early 1900s by hunters seeking the birds’ feathers and meat.
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Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Deputies located bone fragments and specks of human flesh on the property, and a police dog detected the scent of human remains.
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Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2025
The Belgian Malinois died on Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to a joint Instagram post shared by police dog equipment supplier Ray Allen Manufacturing and K9 Hurricane’s Heroes, a non-profit founded and run by the late dog’s longtime handler, Marshall Mirarchi.
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