Do wolves make good pets?

No, wolves don't make good pets. Dogs instinctively look to humans for direction and aid, while wolves essentially ignore what we are doing. Wolves require a lot of social interaction, but if you fail to maintain dominance, or are challenged for it, they can do a lot of damage to you. read more

Wolves do not make good pets. In the right circumstances, wolves can become excellent companion animals or working animals. The right circumstances, however, are quite limited and do not include being companion to or working for a person who does not know a great deal about wolves. read more

Get A Dog: Wolves Are Not Good Pets position of the National Wildlife Federation The idea of owning a wolf or a wolf-dog cross is appealing to some people who profess a great love and respect for wolves. read more

By Martha Schindler Connors, May 2011 For centuries, wolves — incredibly charismatic, highly social and extremely intelligent — have held a special place in our consciousness, starring in as many nightmares as they have in paintings and pop songs. read more