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Recent Examples of wolf dog
Former Rhode Islander stepped up to adopt wolf dog
That's when former Rhode Island resident Ron Monroe stepped in.
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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
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
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
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
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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While Danish special forces do operate the Sirius Dog Sled Patrol — a special force which patrols remote, icy areas using sled dogs — that is just one part of its military presence.—
Laura Doan,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 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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The movie tells the story of three women who are demon hunters and use their singing voices to create a magical barrier against demons called the Honmoon.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cheetahs are great hunters and eat rapidly then also leave remains for feeding other species.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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The officer was accompanied by a police dog named Petey.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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