Between Dog and Wolf

by Addams, Jessica; Miller, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9781617810558
• ISBN10: 161781055X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-21
• Publisher: Dogwise Pub

Summary

Most scientists now agree that the dog is a subspecies of wolf-Canis lupus familiaris. And while most wolves look and act differently from most dogs, it can be very hard to make accurate identifications, especially since wolves and dogs can and do interbreed and certain breeds of dogs look and act a lot like wolves. Having spent years employed at Wolf Park, in Indiana, authors Jessica Addams and Andrew Miller have encountered hundreds of so-called wolves that turned out to be dogs, hybrids that exhibit the characteristics of both wolves and dogs, and even pure wolves that act like dogs. Between Dog and Wolf takes a fascinating look at how wolves and dogs are related, why they can be so hard to tell apart and what rescue organizations need to know when they encounter a canine of unknown origins.

Author Biography

Jessica Addams and Andrew Miller have nearly twenty years of collective work at Wolf Park, a non-profit education and research facility in Battle Ground, Indiana. Both started as visitors, moved up to long-term internships, and eventually became full-time staff. Besides working with wolves, they have always been involved with animals and the study of animal behavior. Their degrees are in biology and wildlife science. Jessica and Andrew own and train their own dogs and other pets, and read voraciously.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. vii
A Note from the Authors	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. 1
Modern Wolf Mythology	p. 5
So What are Wolves and Dogs Really Like?	p. 20
Domestication: From Wolf to Dog	p. 50
When Wolves and Dogs Combine: A Genetics Primer	p. 63
Variable Outcomes: It's Not That Simple	p. 72
Practical Advice for Rescue Organizations and Shelters	p. 99
The Current State of DNA Testing	p. 140
Conclusions	p. 150
A Brief Mention of Another Suspicious Species	p. 154
Facility Contact Information	p. 158
Recommended Reading	p. 161
Bibliography	p. 163
About the Authors	p. 176
Index	p. 178
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