As of about 1990 the correct term for a mix of a wolf and a domestic dog is “wolf dog.” The dog was reclassified as a sub-species of wolf (cans lupus familiars) and as such, it is impossible to have a hybrid as they are two of the same species. Although technically incorrect, the term "hybrid" is still used by many, particularly when it comes to mixing two purebred domestic dogs.
It was brought to our attention by some wolf dog fanciers that there are many animals out there that are claimed to be wolf dogs, but are actually Nordic-type dog mixes. Apparently some are pictured inside this section. We made the decision to keep this wolf hybrid section as a comparison with the dogs that have been proven to be true wolf dogs. You can see some examples at Non-Wolf dogs: Mistaken Identity.
The Dog Breed Info Center® is not claiming the dogs in this section are not true wolf dogs. We would like you to do your own comparison between this wolf hybrid section and our proven wolf dog section. There are many dogs in shelters that are killed because they look like wolves when they are actually a Nordic-type dog, such as a Husky or Malamute mix. Falsely labeling animals as wolf dogs in shelters can be detrimental. Nordic dogs are being killed and wolf dogs are not going to the proper rescues where there are people who know how to deal with them.
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