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MAPLE RUN KENNEL IS LOCATED IN RURAL CENTRAL MAINE, WE HAVE BEEN RAISING HIGH QUALITY MID-CONTENT WOLFDOGS (WOLF HYBRIDS) SINCE 2002, BREEDING FOR IDEAL TEMPERMENTS AND BEAUTY.

THERE ARE MANY ADVANTAGES IN HAVING A MID-CONTENT WOLFDOG VS. HAVING A HIGH CONTENT:

In all honesty mid content animals are probably better companions than those of higher content. This group of animals are the ambassadors of the wolfdog world. First, a mid content is easier to manage, and is more forgiving if you make a mistake. A mid content animal is often more friendly, easier to socialize and take to public places.

Our mid content wolfdogs are more easily trainable, more adaptable to their situation, more suitable for being raised with children, easier to contain, and so on... they have more of the 'doggy' behaviours that man has modified canines for, for centuries; to make them "fit in" better in modern society (and with minimal effort on the part of the owners).

A wolfdog is a dog with recent wolf heritage. That is, a wolfdog has a pure wolf ancestor within the last five generations. (That would be the wolfdog’s great-great-great grandparent.)

Note: Though many people still use the term "wolf hybrid," this is not an accurate term. A ‘hybrid” is the offspring of two different species. Following reclassification of the dog by taxonomists in 1993, the domestic dog (canis lupus familiaris) is actually viewed as a domestic variant of the gray wolf (canis lupus). Yes, even your Chihuahua.

Is it legal to own a wolf or wolfdog ? In the United States, the laws vary state by state on wolfdog ownership. Each state's Fish and Game Department has its own regulations, but in some instances, these regulations are overriden by local, municipal or county regs. Wolfdog owners should keep abreast of regulations, as they are subject to change. Nic -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is legal to own a wolf or wolfhybrid as long as you are NOT breaking any laws, be they Local, State or Federal. Federal Law covers pure wolves. Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) covers the ownership of pure wolves. Education of ones self regarding the ownership of one of these animals regarding the legality within your area is a MUST and will save you much undo heartache and possible expense. Information is available within the Internet regarding any aspect of wolves and wolfhybrids. Keyword wolves +hybrids will start you on your way. Welcome to the community of wolf and wolfhybrid interaction, not really ownership. Stargazer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more information on state-by-state regulations and updates, visit: National Wolfdog Alliance (NWA)'s Legislative Updates: Current State Laws and Related Links Wildlife Education & Research Foundation (WERF)'s State Regulations Pertaining to Wolves and Wolf Hybrids. Keep in mind that even if your state says more recent wolf x dog crosses are regarded as dogs (and are subject to dog licensing, etc.), your county or town may have restrictions or bans on the books regarding wolf "hybrids". Do your homework ! Go to the library and read up on your county / local ordinances on wolfdogs. Do NOT open your heart and your home to a wolfdog unless you have the full information if the critter is legal or not. That animal's life depends on your decisions... and so does your pocketbook (fines and penalties may be stiff).