A most rare and unexpected puppy development

Angel (Boss/Pearl)

Thank you for the many kind condolences to Jax’s owner in response to yesterday’s bombshell story.

I will definitely share your kind words with the family.

I know each thoughtful message will be a comfort.

Now grab a cup a steaming deliciousness, recline back in a comfy chair, and we’ll share another fun moment together.

It’s like spending time with an old friend.

I cherish these times when I can be with you.

In today’s message, I wanted to answer a question that might be lingering in the back of your mind.

If you have been paying close attention, you know that Syrenka’s DNA test doesn’t match what we see in her puppies.

And it has come to my attention, after observing her puppies, that two females have two recessive traits that, when combined, produce quite a rare and unexpected look.

It is so rare in the breed that only a handful of owners throughout the last 35+ years can claim to have been loved by one of these DireWolf Dogs.

Every one of the owners who has had DireWolf Dogs with this unique look cherishes them.

Wherever they go with their special DireWolf Dog, crowds form all around to find out what kind of dog that is.

Most of our dogs stop traffic.

That’s basically a given.

But all of these rare DireWolf Dogs do that.

In fact, lines have been known to form just so people passing by can have a chance to get close to one of these beauties.

But this look takes work to maintain, so it isn’t for everyone.

In fact, it’s best to look the other way right now if you are here because you want the ultimate giant dire wolf with piercing slanted yellow eyes, humungous paws, and a long, fluffy mane and tail.

You can stop reading right now if a menacing beast with a gentle soul is your sole ideal.

Because these incredible creatures give off a completely different vibe simply because of these two recessive appearance traits inherited together.

And both Catalina and Barracuda from the Muscle Car litter appear to have just that combination of traits to produce a entirely different physical look.

Alright… enough teasing.

The two recessive outward appearance traits that when combined produce a totally altered appearance are:

1. furnishings (long wispy hair between the toes and behind the ears)
2. feathering (longer hair on the muzzle, like whiskers)

When both of these traits are combined in a giant dog with erect ears, the effect is exactly the same as a dog breed known as the Briard!

What’s that you say?

You’ve never heard of a Briard?

Well, let me introduce you to…

the giant muppet of dog breeds!

Most Briards are either solid black or this golden tawny coloring.

But DireWolf Dogs are typically void of gold in their coats, so they have a silvery look to them instead.

Which is hardly ever seen in the Briard breed.

Here is a picture of one of these special DireWolf Wolfs named Angel (Boss/Pearl) that lives not too far away from me.

I trained her as a mobility service dog until she became fully certified.

Such a great example of the best temperament in the breed.

Wherever she went out during training, she drew in crowds literally like bees to honey.

So, if you don’t mind the grooming requirements, Catalina and Barracuda are going to “wow” the neighborhoods wherever they live.

But for now, these two unique babies from the Muscle Car litter are the most adorable sweethearts with fluffy bits that stick up on their foreheads.

To see pictures of them, clicking the link below to go to their litter page:

https://direwolfdogs.com/litters/66/

P.S. None of the other puppies in this litter appear to have this particular rare set of traits.

Jennifer Stoeckl is the co-founder of the Dire Wolf Project, founder of the DireWolf Guardians American Dirus Dog Training Program, and owner/operator of DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito. She lives in the beautiful inland northwest among the Ponderosa pine forests with her pack of American Dirus dogs.

Angel (Boss/Pearl)

Briard dog

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