Well... it peaked my interest

[RareBreed]

Originally Posted by Kohburn

yeah - theres a lot of information out there about dogs that are part wolf - very intelligent - fence climbing dogs - temperament depends a lot on the breed they are crossed with. the ones that look the most wolf like are crossed with akitas,huskies,or shepards, all of which can result in a aggressive dog with strong instinctual behavior. when trained well they can be great pets but in their old age tend to revert back to more instinctual behavior. its a neat idea, and very attractive to some to think of having such a smart dog. But in reality its risky, and comes with side effects. like smart dogs get bored easily leading to them becoming destructive just out of trying to entertain themselves. wolf dogs will often dig HUGE holes (dens) out in the open or under sheds etc, and i mean HUGE.

Ok. I re-read your post and all you talk about are dogs mixed with wolves.

[Kohburn]

Originally Posted by RareBreed

Ok. I re-read your post and all you talk about are dogs mixed with wolves.

yes in refference to the post that I quoted. is reading comprehension really that difficult? you have to look at things within the context of the discussion.

[RareBreed]

Originally Posted by Kohburn

yes in refference to the post that I quoted. is reading comprehension really that difficult? you have to look at things within the context of the discussion.

I prefer the context of the experts that I've been in contact with over yours, but thanks. BTW, I'm done with this so go play with someone else. ok??

[Kohburn]

Originally Posted by RareBreed

I prefer the context of the experts that I've been in contact with over yours, but thanks. BTW, I'm done with this so go play with someone else. ok??

Originally Posted by RareBreed

These are not wolf dogs. They don't have any wolf in them. They are just bred to "look" like them.

well you started the tangent so feel free to end it

I'm already playing elsewhere

[Radiant1 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by itsbob

Dogs are animals, when they are on the wild, where would they sleep? in their living room? On the couch in the middle of a clearing in the woods?

They'd prefer, and feel safer in a cave, about the size of a good sized crate. Better able to defend themselves, and to not be accessible to predators while they are snoozing.

My dog loved his crate, and after a while never even had to shut the door, he'd go in by himself. If the kids got too noisy, or he was otherwise uncomfortable in whatever situation he would retreat to the comfort of his very own cave.

I believe you. I wasn't criticizing, I understand that dogs also dig to make for themselves such a place. My BC, however, will totally freak if he gets closed into a small bathroom let alone a smaller space like a crate. He has a pen with a doghouse outside and he never uses the dog house; he prefers to sleep outside of it. He does, however, exhibit that type of behavior during a thunderstorm when he will crawl under my desk or my bed, the big wuss.

[Radiant1 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Kohburn

yeah - theres a lot of information out there about dogs that are part wolf - very intelligent - fence climbing dogs - temperament depends a lot on the breed they are crossed with. the ones that look the most wolf like are crossed with akitas,huskies,or shepards, all of which can result in a aggressive dog with strong instinctual behavior. when trained well they can be great pets but in their old age tend to revert back to more instinctual behavior. its a neat idea, and very attractive to some to think of having such a smart dog. But in reality its risky, and comes with side effects. like smart dogs get bored easily leading to them becoming destructive just out of trying to entertain themselves. wolf dogs will often dig HUGE holes (dens) out in the open or under sheds etc, and i mean HUGE.

I think that's true for most dogs, my doberman did that as she got older.

I'm suspect of the NAID and it's breeding with wolves; however, Tamaskan breeding has been very strictly documented and regulated.

[RareBreed]

Originally Posted by Radiant1

I think that's true for most dogs, my doberman did that as she got older.

I'm suspect of the NAID and it's breeding with wolves; however, Tamaskan breeding has been very strictly documented and regulated.

I found a breeder in Elizabeth City, NC that is just starting out. Bought their female last year and the male this year. Haven't started breeding yet because the female is too young but I will be keeping my eye on their website over the next year to see any litters. The owners are members of the Tamaskan registry and their female is from the first litter born in the USA.

http://tarheeltamaskan.webs.com/

[Radiant1 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by RareBreed

I found a breeder in Elizabeth City, NC that is just starting out. Bought their female last year and the male this year. Haven't started breeding yet because the female is too young but I will be keeping my eye on their website over the next year to see any litters. The owners are members of the Tamaskan registry and their female is from the first litter born in the USA.

Tarheel Tamaskan |

How much do they cost? Considering it's an upstart breed in the USA I would think they would be more than the NAID.

[RareBreed]

Originally Posted by Radiant1

How much do they cost? Considering it's an upstart breed in the USA I would think they would be more than the NAID.

Don't know. There are no puppies yet. Some of the other breeders in other countries say they will ship the puppies to the USA but that just seems wrong. I remember when my brother shipped his dog from Fla to VA. Poor thing was terrified when she got here and had pooped all over herself.

[Radiant1 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by RareBreed

Don't know. There are no puppies yet. Some of the other breeders in other countries say they will ship the puppies to the USA but that just seems wrong. I remember when my brother shipped his dog from Fla to VA. Poor thing was terrified when she got here and had pooped all over herself.

Awwww, and it's a long haul from the UK to the States!