Baby Wolfdog Adorably ‘Calls’ for His ‘Little Human'
There's something so special about the bond between a baby animal and little human. Baby Sully is a wolfdog pup and he loves his little human, Bonnie. On a recent walk with his human mom, he stopped to call for Bonnie, and you've got to hear how sweet it sounds!
Walking with Wolfdogs shared the video in mid-February, and while it's not very long it's full of cuteness. Sully and his human mom are on the screen when mom calls out for "Bonnieeee!" and Sully joins in. Make sure your sound is up because you don't want to miss his cute little howl!
Isn't this just adorable?! I could listen to Sully's howl all day...is turning into quite a pro at it! Fans of Walking with Wolfdogs enjoyed it too. @Amber Slavic pointed out, "I love how the put their head up like that when they howl"! @jodie19611 added, "The howl of a wolf that can be heard at least 10 miles away, absolutely beautiful!"
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Why Do Wolfdogs Howl?
Wolfdogs are considered an exotic pet and are banned in many U.S. states, like here in Georgia where I live. They are a hybrid breed between a dog and a wolf, and they are big! They have many of the same characteristics of wolves - just look at them and you'll probably think it is a wolf. However, because they are so much like wolves, they don't necessarily make the best pets. They are very territorial. They aren't easily trained. They need large amounts of space to roam on. They may not be the best around little kids. Of course, if you raise one from a puppy you might have better success, but they can be stubborn!
So why do wolfdogs howl? It's not only wolves and wolfdogs that do this. Chances are that if you have a dog, you've heard your dog howl, too. This is a major form of communication for canines, and something that they all do. Sometimes they howl to announce their territory and warn others to stay out of it. Other times they howl to find others in their pack. You might have heard canines who howl in sync, almost like they are singing, which is a bonding experience for the pack and shows that they are happy. Howling is contagious, so if one starts up the others will follow suit. It's also something that pups learn how to do at a very young age.
I used to live next to a protected area and there were many coyotes who always howled when they were hunting, and those howls turned to barks if they caught their prey. Dogs will also howl to get their owners' attention, or to make their voices heard if they feel like they're not being 'listened' to (if you're not picking up on their body language).
I just love listening to howling! There's something so peaceful and relaxing about it. To hear more, just head over to Sully's mom's TikTok page - there are several videos of wolfdogs howling!
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