Comments on: Puppy Update http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/03/07/puppy-update/ Shooting the Breeze... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:45:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/03/07/puppy-update/comment-page-1/#comment-527 Walt Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:52:45 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=651#comment-527 Bud, I did some research and you are correct. I was unaware that wolves and dogs were cross bred to create a hybrid. I received a response from my insurance company, which was more detailed than my phone conversation. While they did not give me a percentage, they did tell me... <blockquote> To further clarify: Our underwriting guidelines dictate that we may not accept new risks with a dog that is predominantly any of these breeds: Akita, American Staffordshire Terrier (Pitt Bull), Chow, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Shar-pei, Wolf Hybrid. We may also not accept risks for any dog on the premises that has a previous bite history or displays vicious or dangerous tendencies. If we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Customer Service </blockquote> Bud,
I did some research and you are correct. I was unaware that wolves and dogs were cross bred to create a hybrid.

I received a response from my insurance company, which was more detailed than my phone conversation. While they did not give me a percentage, they did tell me…

To further clarify:

Our underwriting guidelines dictate that we may not accept new risks
with a dog that is predominantly any of these breeds: Akita, American
Staffordshire Terrier (Pitt Bull), Chow, Presa Canario, Rottweiler,
Shar-pei, Wolf Hybrid. We may also not accept risks for any dog on the
premises that has a previous bite history or displays vicious or
dangerous tendencies.

If we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact
us.

Sincerely,

Customer Service

]]> By: Bud http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/03/07/puppy-update/comment-page-1/#comment-510 Bud Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:25:35 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=651#comment-510 A wolf hybrid use to be mixed breed dogs that had wolf in the mix. Not meaning something that could be traced back to the beginnings of a particular breed. Examples would be like a Siberian Husky/Wolf mix or a German Shepard/Wolf mix. I know that at one time both of these mixes where quite common. I wold suggest that you really push your insurance company on the percentages in the mix. Good luck A wolf hybrid use to be mixed breed dogs that had wolf in the mix. Not meaning something that could be traced back to the beginnings of a particular breed. Examples would be like a Siberian Husky/Wolf mix or a German Shepard/Wolf mix. I know that at one time both of these mixes where quite common. I wold suggest that you really push your insurance company on the percentages in the mix.

Good luck

]]> By: Stew http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/03/07/puppy-update/comment-page-1/#comment-508 Stew Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:27:52 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=651#comment-508 Walt, Look into adopting a rescue dog. They need help in finding these wonderful creatures a home. Both my dogs are from rescue organizations. They have a wonderful assortment of them and if they're not adopted they will be euthanized at some point. Trust me they are well worth it. Google the rescue league online and look into it. You will get a fine dog out of it and at the same time saving a dogs life. Happy hunting Stew Walt,

Look into adopting a rescue dog. They need help in finding these wonderful creatures a home. Both my dogs are from rescue organizations. They have a wonderful assortment of them and if they’re not adopted they will be euthanized at some point. Trust me they are well worth it. Google the rescue league online and look into it. You will get a fine dog out of it and at the same time saving a dogs life. Happy hunting

Stew

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