wolf dog
noun
1
: any of various large dogs formerly kept for hunting wolves
2
: the offspring of a wolf and a domestic dog
Examples of wolf dog in a Sentence
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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.
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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
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
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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wolf%20dog. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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