Hybrid Wolf
LUPIN arrived at our sanctuary in May 2021 as an 8-week-old owner surrender, along with his brother, Rogue. A shy and timid mid-to-low-content wolf hybrid, Lupin currently holds the omega position in the pack, though he often engages in playful sparring with his brother. Despite their lower wolf content, both brothers have highly wolf-like minds, making them naturally cautious and wary of people—especially strangers. They prefer to keep their distance from unfamiliar groups. Lupin and Rogue share their space with two dominant females, Dani and Ice, who keep them in check as the alphas. Several times a week, Lupin gets to stretch his legs and embrace his wild instincts in our large wolf yard, where he runs, explores, and plays to his heart’s content.
ORDER: Carnivora
FAMILY: Canidae
GENUS: Canis
SPECIES: Lupus
The wolf is the largest species of the wild dog family. A hybrid wolf happens most of the time from human intervention. A wolf and domesticated dog are purposely bred to create a combined version of the two, mostly for the pet trade. The problem is a wolf does not “domesticate” in one breeding and this can often be very detrimental to the pups, especially once they mature. They have an acute sense of smell and hearing. They travel in packs, about 7 to 8 individuals, with one alpha male and one alpha female. They are most active at sunrise and sunset but prefer to move under the cover of darkness. They do not accept strangers into their pack easily. They are apex predators who’s job it is to keep ecosystems in order and working smoothy. If you would like further info on the wolf, you can check out, “How Wolves Change Rivers”, narrated by Dave Attenborough.
Threats
Habitat loss and fragmentation. Shot on sight for being considered livestock predators.
Conservation Status
LC - Least Concern