Wolves' fur is not as soft as it looks. Overall, it's dense, slightly greasy, and only moderately soft. That's because wolves have a somewhat coarse guard hair that covers the softer undercoat: (A Wolf's Guard Hairs). These hairs are long, up to 150mm (about 6 inches), and form a protective layer. read more
Wolf fur has some qualities like a long-haired dog’s, but it’s not as soft and silky as, for instance, a golden retriever. It’s closer to some rough-coated breeds, such as wolfhounds, but still not the same. read more
The Fur Pelt from the Beaver Creek Reserve Collection Photo (c) P. Solfest, 1999. Just like dogs, the color of a wolf's fur can vary, although gray is the most common color. Wolves may also have black, reddish or even white fur. In fact, the wolf has one of the widest ranges of color of any mammal in North America. read more