Hybrid Wolf
ICE came to us at approximately one year old after being rescued from a dire situation. We received a call from a San Fernando Valley animal shelter about two wolf hybrids—Ice and her mother, Dani—who had repeatedly escaped their owner’s yard and were preying on feral cats. With no other options, the shelter was prepared to euthanize them unless a sanctuary could take them in.
Thankfully, we were able to step in and give them a second chance. Ice is a very low-content wolf hybrid, meaning she is mostly dog—likely Siberian Husky, according to shelter records. However, her striking white coat and piercing yellow eyes are unmistakably wolf-like, just like her mother’s.
Despite her wild appearance, Ice is incredibly friendly and deeply bonded with Dani. Together, they share their home with our two youngest male hybrids, Lupin and Rogue—and it’s safe to say the girls rule the pack! The four of them love spending time in the big yard every day, playing, exploring, and enjoying their new life at Animal Tracks.
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