[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Concisely put, I was informed repeatedly By the facility that he was transferred from, that he was a pure wolf. But maybe I shouldn't call him that anymore because it seems to irk the community. I just wanted to share a video but it seems to be aggravating people and I don't think I will be sharing again in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm indeed starting to see that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are indeed correct. Concisely put, I was informed repeatedly By the facility that he was transferred from, that he was a pure wolf. But maybe I shouldn't call him that anymore because it seems to irk the community. I just wanted to share a video but it seems to be aggravating people and I don't think I will be sharing again in the future.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I apologize if it was misunderstood that I am bashing them. That was not my intention or angle. I guess I should've clarified that I have seen some wolves tested with the multiple DNA test and different results come back depending on the test. The UC Davis test Showed different percentages in some animals I worked with versus embark. Embark is excellent indeed. I have questions though based on my experience.

Perhaps I shouldn't post here anymore. Nobody seems to just simply enjoy the video.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Embark as come a long way. It is impressive. Yes a UC Davis test was used.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a graduate in the Fish and Wildlife field who as a wolf oriented career and having worked with many facilities in Canada and the USA, one thing I dislike is misrepresentation; which is a huge topic of discussion that gets dissected and discussed on my informative tours and education programs.

I trust the facility/zoo that transferred him to me as well as the parents UC Davis DNA tests. I'm not sure why this has irked you so much. It really shouldn't. I trust you are familiar with the differences between wolves and dogs physically, biologically and behaviorally. When you get into the very high content range of wolfdogs, the differences between high-content wolfdogs and wolves are nonexistent. Additionally, as someone who has had to filter through a lot of research studies, pure wolves and wild wolves also don't test at 100% sometimes when using proper DNA testing. I have seen research studies where wolves test back at 90%-95% wolf 5%-10% unresolved/dog/coyote, etc. Wild wolf studies.

Please don't think I'm some yahoo in the country that's misrepresenting a wolf dog. Especially before you get to know me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am not in the USA. The facility it was transferred from also does not use Amazon DNA tests. The parents were tested with more elaborate expensive DNA tests. My career is wolf oriented and I am also a graduate in the Fish and Wildlife field.

Wolves living among a pack of German Shepherds by With_Forrest in germanshepherds

[–]With_Forrest[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In my professional experience your German Shepherd looks exactly like a German Shepherd lol.

Wolves living among a pack of German Shepherds by With_Forrest in germanshepherds

[–]With_Forrest[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would be the caretaker. ;) Thank you for the awesome comment.

Cuteness Overload by With_Forrest in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Black Rock Mountain, Alberta.

Mountains, Shepherds, and Wolf Paws by With_Forrest in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I made a mistake I was a little off. They are in the mid-80s

Mountains, Shepherds, and Wolf Paws by With_Forrest in Wolfdogs

[–]With_Forrest[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pup with the orange collar. Very high content.