Wolf-Dogs in the UK: Legal Hurdles and Welfare Risks
Three Preston dogs were confirmed as wolf-dogs (about 49% grey wolf and 51% Czechoslovakian wolfdog) and are now at Wolves of Wiltshire; UK ownership hinges on generation distance from a wolf, with first/second generations requiring a license and many breeders controversial. Wolf-dogs are challenging, needing space, experienced handlers, and wolf-like instincts, making them unsuitable as pets, unlike domestic dogs which descended from an extinct wolf lineage.