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Recent Examples of wolf dog
Silver moment of the Games: Everyone loved it when Nazgul, the 2-year-old Czech wolf dog, joined the women’s cross-country competition at the end and ran, without benefit of skis, across the finish line.
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John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Former Rhode Islander stepped up to adopt wolf dog
That's when former Rhode Island resident Ron Monroe stepped in.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
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
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
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
John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Former Rhode Islander stepped up to adopt wolf dog
That's when former Rhode Island resident Ron Monroe stepped in.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolf dog
Noun
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The race is a qualifier for the Iditarod sled dog race, which takes place annually in Alaska.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy a private adventure with your family, a guide, and a pack of happy sled dogs that will transport you back to the golden age of mushing.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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William Tong thought a puppy dog would be innocuous.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the opposite: a big, smiling, slobbering puppy dog of a human being.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Big game hunters, backpackers, river runners, national park visitors, artists and musicians all make the long trek into Big Bend National Park for the wilderness, the wildlands and the solitude.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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The image harkens back hunters using Black children as alligator bait, a practice portrayed in old illustrations and recorded in oral histories.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the deputy detected signs of criminal activity, a police dog was deployed to sniff the vehicle.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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At least one can be seen with a police dog.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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