wolf dog

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Recent Examples of wolf dog 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 Now, Neo's finally settled in at Wolf Connection, a wolf dog sanctuary in California. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 11 Oct. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolf dog
Noun
  • Meet sled dogs, take photos at the photo booth and more.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The American Kennel Club says sled dogs likely evolved in Mongolia about 35,000 to 30,000 years ago, but people didn't start using these dogs to pull sleds until about 3,000 years ago.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • At one point, an android with puppy dog eyes is introduced, only to vanish a couple of scenes later.
    Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • If all else fails, Hope says, Jack needs to put on his sad puppy dog face.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • However, in this case the hunter became the hunted.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This includes farmers, livestock workers, veterinarians, veterinary staff, zoo or wild animal facility workers and hunters.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Garrido also has claimed he was targeted for helping expose a scheme by sheriff’s officials to withhold bonus pay and for calling attention to the death of a police dog who overheated in a sergeant’s car in 2020.
    Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • After learning the information, the officer ordered a K-9 police dog to sniff the vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024

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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

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