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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Well, no! So there! Those big ears are usually just a phase, not permanent. And anyway, didn't we used to hear "little ones with big ears" on the airwaves? (Only the over-40s will get that one; the rest of you will look it up and think it's rubbish! 😉)
Yeah, absolutely, but CSVs go through a right awkward stage with those satellite dishes for ears; I had the same lol (well, my dogs did, not me!)
As for switching to HD, no need to buy a new telly (lol)!!! 😉
Up to 6 months is often the "golden age" in terms of temperament; it's usually after that the trouble starts. (I'm not trying to put you off, it's just that many CSW owners were over the moon at first, but ended up throwing in the towel between 6 months and about 3 years old, so it's best to start preparing yourself now :) )
The reason I suggest separating them is because I had a dog myself that I left with my other girl non-stop for the first few months – they were together at home, out on walks together, and so on. And when we tried to separate them, the other dog would howl his head off and gnaw the skin off his paws. Since CSWs are prone to hyper-attachment, I’d rather give you a heads-up so you can get ahead of it :)
That’s actually quite reassuring, seeing as my girl is a right little monster at the moment – she’s bound to be an absolute gem later on!
Anyway, you can never really know a puppy’s temperament for sure. It can change a lot as they grow up. With CSVs (Wolfdogs), you hit some pretty tough stages, and once they’re adults, they’re quite something else too!
Personally, mine are very well-socialised because I take them along to the school run and the football club, so they have no issues with crowds. It’s the same with other dogs; as soon as I see someone else out with their dog, I ask if they can have a sniff and a meet, etc. Plus, I have a friend who has a female dog and she’s great with them while they’re small; it’s so lovely to watch lol. I must admit that when it’s busy, I struggle a bit to get them to listen because they get so excited, but that’s only natural. Also, to answer the question about neutering, we’ve thought about it and we’re going to have one litter with Laska first (it would be a shame not to see what her pups would be like) with a male Husky. So, I think I’ll go for chemical neutering, but I’m not at that stage yet.
We did all the training for our dogs ourselves, and we’re managing just fine! However, I know some friends who have a Wolfdog and took her to classes, but they stopped straight away. The trainer didn’t know the first thing about the breed and didn't use the right methods. She was terrified, and he was way too heavy-handed.
I wasn’t saying that you can’t manage to train your dogs if you do it yourself. Everyone’s free to do what they think is best; I wasn't trying to force my views on anyone. I’m just talking about using a trainer because that’s the choice I made for my Malinois, and she’s brilliant—she found some really simple training solutions that were very effective. It helped Malao socialise with other breeds and all kinds of people. =)
As for behaviour, you can get a glimpse from the parents, but after that, they develop their own personality on their own and based on their training. Just like us ;)
