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Maternity photos turned into puppy hug photos.

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Thieving the bed.

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Playing in the snow

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Snow day, first for Lyra in coastal ga!

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A backyard. And a kiddie pool.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to get for your dog?

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Waiting to vault that crate...

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Water monster.

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Bath time!

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I’ve personally been accused on several accounts of having wolfdogs. I’ve had people come up to us saying they love GOT and now want a husky like the direwolves. I am not exaggerating when I say there is a rise in surrendered/abandoned huskies and “wolf like breeds”. It takes a special type of person to be able to keep up with the husky needs such as a complete balanced diet, high activity, firm obedience, coat upkeep, the list could go on… Having a true wolfdog takes an incredible type of person to care properly and should not be taken for granted. My pack an I wants to get the following message out to public.

↞ PSA: #HuskiesNotWolves ↠ The popularity of Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, GSD, and a few other breeds have sky rocketed in interest because of the uprising show Game of Thrones. GOT features hi def images of Direwolves that people often mistake the resemblances to the breeds mentioned above; causing an impulse in breed sales with no knowledge of that breed. These domesticated dogs are merely that. Dogs. ↠ Because of misinformation being passed around, these animals are ending up in shelters all over the world and being dumped because their specific needs for their breed are not being met. Shelters cannot keep up with the high demand of returned dogs and most of them end up being killed, there, if not, by people who think they are actually wolves. Buying dogs impulsively based solely on looks is not only unethical but irresponsible. ↠ Misrepresentation kills. These wonderful dog breeds are suffering because the general public is so uneducated on the matter. ❤️❤️❤️ Please stand with us; Share this caption with a photo of your beloved pet(s) that often get mistaken for something they’re not. Use the hashtag #HuskiesNotWolves on IG and let’s make a difference. IG: @kylo_in_ohio

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Post bath sun bathing.

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This “wolf” was shot a few days ago after being discovered in a barn near Wingham, Ontario. The farmer assumed the animal was going to kill his livestock, though further reports that it did no actual damage to his flock.   In reality, this “wolf” appears to be a lost husky, who was probably seeking shelter and warmth inside the farmer’s barn. Huskies and other northern-breed dogs are often mistaken for wolves and shot, trapped, or poisoned thanks in part to people who misrepresent them as being “wolves” or “wolfdogs”. Huskies and other northern-breed canines are starkly different in appearance when compared to real wolves, and while it is a hunter’s responsibility to know their target, there does seem to be an influx of folks telling others that their domestic-breed pups are something they are not. When a hunter sees a dog being claimed as a “wolf”, and unwittingly believes that claim, incidents like this are only more likely to occur.  Remember: Huskies are no more closely-related to wolves from a genetic standpoint than a doberman or corgi is. They are a primitive breed, however, adapted to a similar climate as wild wolves; and they therefore share some physical similarities, such as long muzzles, double-coats, pointed ears, and thick tails.  But when you really start to break it down, the differences are stronger than the similarities. Below are images of a high-content wolfdog (genetically identical to a pure wolf) compared to a husky/northern breed mix (no wolf): 

Initially, they may seem similar in coloration and build, but take a closer look: The husky has a much more uniform coat length, bears blue eyes (which are genetically impossible for wolves to have), and displays stark facial markings, thin pointed ears, a wide chest, and very upright stance.  The wolf, by contrast, has a varied coat length, including pronounced cheek ruffs, a dorsal cape, and a “mane” around its neck and shoulders. The ears are thick and rounded at the tips, as well as fully-furred on the insides. The eyes are small and slanted, almond-shaped, and are not blue (or dark brown) in color, while the skull has a narrow, arrow-shaped build. Wolves also walk with a very low-to-the-ground posture and will not have curly tails, as some huskies and northern-breed mixes do. 

For another comparison, here’s a black AKC Siberian husky compared to a pure wolf:

Again: Misrepresenting dogs as “wolves” or “wolfdogs” does far more harm than good. It’s not something to be taken lightly, and really does cause real-world damage in innumerable animals’ lives.

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Muddy dog park

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I'm a people too!

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Don't feed them past midnight you guys!!

Apparently dogs are supposed to get “proper food” not meat And they turn into savage animals that will kill anything with blood once the get the taste of meat… 😂😂