wolf dog

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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. 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
  • Wolf-dogs are quarrelsome, but not a great deal more so than normal sled dogs.
    Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
  • Thirty years ago, there were 30,000 sled dogs in Greenland.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • His puppy dog demeanor was back, replacing the hangdog expression earlier.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • 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
  • However, its initial observations have also highlighted its credentials as an asteroid hunter.
    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.
    Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • While on the ground, officers fired additional bean bag rounds at Evans, including one that allegedly broke his leg, and twice sent a police dog at him.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
  • As police and a police dog closed in, Richard shot and killed himself.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 24 June 2025

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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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