Hi everyone, I’d like to find out what kind of temperament my future dogs will have; they are a Husky x Czechoslovakian Wolfdog cross. In about a fortnight, I’m getting two puppies, a male and a female. I’ve never actually seen this cross before, but I have a rough idea of what to expect. I’ve researched Huskies and Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs separately, but I’ve never come across this specific mix. I’d love to hear from anyone who has this type of dog so I know what to expect, as I don’t want them to be unhappy. My son and I are both quite active.
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Yes, wait until they’ve finished growing before you start any pulling work.
CSVs usually take until they’re about 3 to mature mentally; some stages are tougher than others (you’ll have regressions, they’ll test your boundaries...).
Two of them? That’s twice the mischief! And it doesn’t mean they won’t get bored. Make sure to take them out every day—together, but also individually.
Be careful not to overdo the training (avoid too much jumping for now), they’re still only babies.
Oh, I know... the classic "Look, a wolf!" from the parents, and the kid replies, "No, it’s a wolfdog." I’ve had that happen more than once... clueless parents, eh? Maybe they’re still scarred by stories of the Big Bad Wolf! 😉
Also, be really careful not to end up with a trainer who’s too heavy-handed or uses "alpha" style confrontation; any kind of negative method will just cause your dogs to shut down, and it’s a real nightmare to try and fix that afterwards.
Anyway, best of luck! Will you keep us updated? And we’d love to see some photos! 👌
Don't worry at all about the puppy classes; you’ll still be the one training your pups, even with other owners around. You’ll just be surrounded by people who are passionate about dogs and will give you various tips based on their own experiences, and it’ll be up to you to adapt those methods to your puppies' personalities (you might even need to use different techniques to teach them the same thing). Even if there’s a "handler swap" exercise, it’ll only last a few minutes, and the other owner isn't usually allowed to give them treats. Plus, it's only a few hours a week, so there's no need to worry about your bond, as most of the training happens at home or out on walks anyway. It’s also brilliant for socialisation; just because there are two of them doesn't mean that's enough, especially when it comes to meeting other breeds. It’s all positive—don't wait until you're struggling; some things are very hard to fix if you get them wrong early on, especially with breeds that are so independent and stubborn (the Husky, at least, for that last trait).
Be careful with exercise though—nothing too intense before they’ve finished growing if you want to avoid health issues later on (joints, etc.), and avoid letting them do any pulling work too young. I also read somewhere that Saarloos Wolfdogs (not sure if it’s the same for Czechoslovakian ones) keep a "puppy mindset" until quite late, so it's worth looking into that.
On the other hand, expect some reactions from clueless people in the street—comments, people backing away (like the old lady with her tiny dog that snaps at everyone), etc. The number of times I’ve heard "oh look, a wolf!" even from adults (when it’s kids, it makes me smile ^^), even though mine is clearly a Siberian Husky.
Thanks a lot for the info; I hadn't thought about it like that before. It’ll help me get them used to other breeds. Yes, I'd read that you should wait until they're about a year old before doing any pulling work, but that I could go for runs with them for training while they’re young. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Don’t worry about the dog training classes; it’s definitely you who’ll be training your pups. Even with other owners there, you’ll just be surrounded by fellow enthusiasts sharing tips based on their own experiences. It’ll be up to you to adapt those methods to your pups’ personalities (you might even find you need to use different approaches to teach them the same thing).
Even if there’s an 'owner swap' exercise, it only lasts a few minutes, and the other person isn’t usually allowed to give them treats. Plus, it’s only a few hours a week, so there’s no need to worry about your bond—most of the training happens at home or out on walks anyway. It’s also brilliant for socialisation; just because you have two of them doesn’t mean that’s enough, especially when it comes to meeting other breeds. It’s all positive, so don’t wait until you’re struggling to join. Some mistakes are hard to fix if you get them wrong early on, especially with breeds that are so independent and stubborn (Huskies definitely have that last trait!).
Just a heads-up on the exercise: nothing too strenuous until they’ve finished growing if you want to avoid health issues later (like joint problems), and try to avoid letting them pull too much while they’re young. I also read somewhere that Saarloos Wolfdogs (not sure if it’s the same for Czechs) keep a "puppy mentality" until quite late, so definitely look into that.
On the other hand, be prepared for some reactions from clueless people in the street—comments, people backing away (like the old lady with the yappy little dog that snaps at everyone), and so on. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard "Ooh, a wolf!" even from adults (when it’s kids, it makes me smile ^^), even though mine is clearly a Siberian Husky.
Thanks a lot for your feedback! I was actually planning on building a sort of three-wheeled scooter so I can get into dog sports with my future pups. You're right, if I end up with the best traits of each breed, I’ll be very lucky indeed. As for dog training classes, I’ll see how I get on, but I’d prefer to train them myself to help us build a stronger bond. I think the two breeds are quite similar, but that’s just my take on it based on all the articles I’ve read.
You can harness them up; you can get carts for two dogs. If you start them while they’re young, it’ll be a great way for them to burn off some energy once they’re fully grown.
Thanks for your replies, I reckon it's going to be pretty hectic too! So I'll get two, as I don't want him getting bored and they are pack animals after all. I’m not letting it put me off! I think with a bit of patience, a bit of effort and loads of love, we can make a real go of it. I’d love to hear about any other experiences to help me get ready.
On top of everything you've just mentioned, you're also going to need plenty of dog training classes—not necessarily just for them, but mainly to help you manage.
As for finding people who've actually done this before, that's going to be hard to come by!!!
Apart from the breeders you're buying them from? Make sure you have a proper chat with them.
