Not at all. The Alpha Dog theory as applicable to both dogs and wolves is highly inaccurate. The entire theory was borne out of the study of two captive packs in a zoo, back in the early 40s. read more
When ecologists did study wild packs of wolves and dogs (also domesticated), every study contradicted the alpha theory. A wolf pack is simply led by a male and its female mate, and the other members are their litter. read more
Ultimately, the position of alpha male had nothing to do with age, size, strength or aggression. It sprung from a source that we will never see and can barely hope to understand. It is a rule that the wolves themselves know, accept and live by. Kamots was a marvelous leader. read more