new husky puppy advice

[mouses]

On fri (29th) i bought home my gorgeous 14wk old husky cross. he's dad is wolf mum a husky. he is 14wks old.

he was fed on tripe, which i have to put in the microwave ( from frozen) for 14mins mixed with mixer biscuits. Im weaning him over to barf / raw adding in a few natures menu nuggets and taking away some tripe. now he is eating the nuggets then tripe but leaving the mixer?

is it ok to change him over to nuggets or should it be mince, chicken wings / portions? also am i going right way about it? was thinking of the free flow tripe from natures menu too??
aswell, how much and often should he be eating? he weighs 13.6kg quite petite in size (was told he was runt)

when reading up on the breed i was bracing myself for a challenge as i read they need their energy burned off, but this little one is so laid back he sleeps so much? and after a short 10mins toy session he needs another rest?

he cant go out yet he hasnt had his jabs which the breeder told me he doesnt need until his 5mths due to his breed? although im calling vets on tues to check.

all help is appreciated thanks

What a mess, really hope the OP follows the advice here and returns the dog.

Mouses, I am very sorry you were misled by the breeder. To be honest though, it's a good thing that it is not really part-wolf, as they do not make good pets.

Siberian huskies, however, are wonderful dogs, as are GSDs, so if it's a husky/GSD then it will be a fantastic dog. I bet your puppy is really beautiful.

I would suggest that you go to the vet in the next day or two to arrange vaccinations and ask the vet as to what breed/mix your pup likely is, and how old (just in case it turns out to be a different age than said - it does happen).

Unfortunately many people buy puppies from dodgy breeders without realizing how many problems there are in dog-breeding and how difficult it is to find a good breeder.

My first dog was a siberian husky/alaskan malamute cross and it all worked out fine. Read the books suggested and watch kikopup videos, and to be honest you'll be set up better than many people who haven't read those. Huskies do well on a raw diet but I can't advice you on it as I don't feed mine raw - you could always start another thread about raw. Best of luck and if you have any questions about huskies, just ask!

idirdog I don't actually think anyone has been judgemental the facts we know from the OP

1. Has researched the breed but has then bought a puppy of unknown breed that she has been told is 14 weeks old ,but has no proof of that
2. Bought a puppy without seeing either parent because she had driven a long way
3. Did not give enough thought to insurance ,in particular 3rd party cover
4. Has a cat , which is not recommended with that type of dog
5. Knows that they can get over 6/8 ft fencing but doesn't have higher fences

Has been told by numerous posters ( including vets) to insure , be careful with the cat ,vaccinate and get the dog socialised . A few people have said rehome because on the basis of what the OP has said it sounds like not enough thought had gone into this purchase .if you think this thread has been 'judgey' I think you are on the wrong forum !

Fucking hell

Why would anyone even want a dog like this as a pet is beyond me. Yes they are stunning to look at but they are not a dog that will thrive in a family environment.

How much did you pay for him (you were ripped off whatever it was)

I have noticed a lot of these type of dogs lately, all owned by the same sort of owners - its quite sad really.

This is why i think that a dog licence needs to be introduced and that you need to demonstrate at least a basic understanding of your responsibilities as a dog owner before you can own one.

The niavety of the OP is quite astounding.

I am an ex vet nurse with years of dog experience, have had a rescue rotweiller with serious issues and i wouldnt consider myself experienced enough to own a husky, let alone some sort of husky/"wolf" hybrid.

I might start a new trend and become a breeder of house cat /jaguar hybrids. They will be really gorgeous to look at, low maintenance and absolutely safe around children/ guinea pigs/ livestock...
And you definitely won't need a license...

Hi Mouses
A concerned member contacted us asking if we could offer you help in some way. I am a registered breeder of wolfdogs and I also fund and run with experienced volunteers a wolfdog rescue.
Please contact me if you would like unbiased advice and I promise we wont cut you down in flames.
I can also add you to a wolfdog only forum for experienced help and advice.
Regards
Paul
www.orkwolf.co.uk

Let's try and be supportive not ripping the p*. OP needs help here.

Orkwolf, they are stunning dogs, hope that the lady here can get some help with your organisation .

Thanks Paul (I'm the one who contacted you).

I do hope mouses takes up your very kind offer.

Lucyellensmum,

Incorrect, the wolfdog is extremely family orientated, they bond exceptionally closely with their human pack ie you and yours including very young children, however with any dog be it JR or wolfdog id never leave unattended at any time with young children. I have many owners with children, from babies to teenagers and that bond is like iron.
Due to their close relationship with humans they do suffer separation anxiety when you are out and another dog is not around, this often leads to destructive behavior.

I dont know "what type" of people you refer too but we have bred over 150 wolfdogs, these include Czechoslovakian wolfdogs, Saarloos wolfhond x, Hybrid and wolfdog cross, there is not a certain type of person there is a vast variety, one thing they all have in common is their love of this breed.

In all of those dogs we have bred, we vet every owner, we contract every pup and give 24/7 life support, out of over 150, we have taken back not even 10.
Its not about us trying to sell you a wolfdog, YOU have to prove to me you are suitable.

I do completely agree on a dog license.

Sadly orkwolf you are not the type of breeder that the OP purchased from ,if you were I doubt this thread would have occurred . I hope the OP contacts you and you can help her .

I take your point Orkwolf and i appreciate that there will be folk who admire the breed for all the right reasons. I think they are stunning. I used to own a rotweiller so am fully aware of breed ownwer stereotyping.

I think that the sort of people who i am talking about would probably not be purchasing their pups from a knowledgable and reputable breeder like yourself, however will be purchasing from the sort of "breeder" that the OP has bought from.

The wolfdog is far from an easy breed, {I do think the Husky in certain ways is harder} but the wolfdog is a very rewarding one, the first 2+ years are the hardest, then they mature.
I love every single one I have here and I have "every" type. I am fully committed to this breed.

My pleasure, if we can help we will.

Sadly I agree Lucy.
The way I look at it is I bred this dog, I am responsible for bringing it in to this world and I damn well will make sure I take responsibility over that dog and its welfare, but to also help the owners.
OK I need to get on, nice to meet you.
Mouses if we can help you now know us.
Paul

Brilliant breeder attitude. My Dally's came from a superb breeder too and she definitely interviewed us! It was a case of whether we were suitable to care for one of her precious dogs, not whether we wanted one of her pups. Support for life too if anything goes wrong, having that safety net is priceless for piece of mind.

Ooh I reccomended Orkwolf earlier - I'm glad it looks like it was a good one, lol.

Everything I found said wolf hybrids need more socialisation because they're naturally quite timid and shy - is that right? Because that's one of the things that concerned me with it being still unvaccinated at 14 weeks.

Mouses - I know it must be a bit overwhelming to find out you've bitten off a bit more than you'd bargained for, but I hope you're not too upset to come back and take advantage of being able to speak to someone with experience.

They are stunning dogs i must admit looking at them .i hope at some point to get one when my children are older .

Though im in a wheelchair I am active can cover 10-15 miles a day and friend has actually trained his ,to pull his manual wheelchair

I will never ever be happy about any dog that is crossed with a wolf. I work for the UK Wolf Conservation Trust and I am mad about wolves. But this is never a good idea. Wolves are naturally nervous of human beings but as they are wild, this is generally not an issue. However, breeding an animal with wolf DNA that is NOT scared of man, has disaster written all over it. They tried an experiment recently - where they brought up wolf puppies as dogs - inside the home. Invariably, they became aggressive, destructive and unhappy - as the wild species-specific behaviour came to the forefront.

I know many biologists who can talk with great research behind them, on the dangers of hybrids. Dog-wolf mixes in particular.

That said, there is an animal to think about - an animal that is not recommended as a family pet and will need huge amounts of expertise and exercise. It should be boisterous too - the fact that it is sleepy, is a little bit of a worry.

I think you need to get some professional advice.

Orkwolf - you sound like an extremely responsible breeder. Sadly - there are some really dubious breeders out there simply making money fast - often selling these as 'macho' dogs.

In the end I think it comes down to what the OP wanted when she started looking for a dog. If she wanted a dog she could work and train and make a way of life. Then she's probably gone some way to getting her ideal.

If however, she wanted a family pet, well with the best will in the world this dog doesn't sound like the right animal. And for a first time owner, it sounds hard, very hard.

I wish you luck OP. I think you're going to need it

Some info and guidelines. It makes interesting reading:

archive.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/wildlife/protect/documents/dwa-wolfdogs.pdf

archive.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/wildlife/protect/documents/dwa-wolfdogs.pdf