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
  • The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Seppala was also responsible for popularizing the Siberian husky as a sled dog.
    David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Lochlan is mostly just a puppy dog, not really joining in but not really bothered by his family’s excesses, either.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • There’s still room for puppy dogs and ice cream in this story.
    Jeff Rabhan, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • The nation’s nearly three million pheasant and quail hunters, according to one study, delivered nearly $10 billion in economic impact across America in 2024.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Plesiosaurs were considered among the most successful marine hunters of their time.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The police attempted to de-escalate the scene by first ordering him to drop his lethal weapon, then employing a taser and the threat of a police dog.
    U T Opinion, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Agents went to work on the boat’s floor with crowbars and screwdrivers after a police dog began sniffing the area, according to the complaint.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025

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“Wolf dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolf%20dog. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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