Laws regarding owning a wolf Wolves and wolf dogs are a very controversial issue. Many states require permits to be owned by wolves. In Orange County, California it is illegal for a veterinarian to administer a rabies shot to any animal that is part or all wolf. The vet can lose his license doing so. The rabies shots have not been tested on the wolf or wolf dogs, therefore, it is believed they do not work.
Males have balls the size of peas throughout the non-breeding time of year.
Litters are small, usually, 4-6 pups. There is 1500 lbs. They prefer to dig large dens. Some can be 12-16 feet deep and thus rain is a consideration in that pups could drowned. The females will not allow the male near her in her den from the time she goes into labor throughout the birthing process.