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1. Physical Differences Between Dogs and Wolves
Both wolves and dogs have the same number of teeth, but they, along with the skull and jaw, are larger and stronger in the wolf.
2. They Differ in Their Dependence on Humans
Dogs can’t survive without humans, says Joan Daniels, associate curator of mammals at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois. “There are some feral dogs out there in the wild, but generally those dogs don’t do well because they’ve been domesticated to the point where they can no longer adequately survive,” she says.
3. Wolves Mature Faster Than Dogs
Both wolf and domestic dog pups are weaned at about 8 weeks. Yet, “Wild wolf puppies mature much faster than domestic dogs,” says Regina Mossotti, director of Animal Care and Conservation at Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri.
4. Wolves and Dogs Breed Differently
Unlike dogs who can breed several times throughout the year, wolves breed only once a year. They also have a rigid breeding season that occurs from February through mid-March, with pups being born in April and May, says Mossotti.
5. Play Means Different Things
A domestic dog plays primarily for fun. For a wolf pup, play is critical for learning survival and social skills, says Mossotti. “It teaches them how to hunt; it teaches them how to learn how to discipline a pack member when they become leaders. It helps them learn what their limits are, just like human kids. That social learning is very important so when they grow older, their packs know how to talk to each other and work together and respect each other so they can hunt together and keep the pack healthy.”
6 . Dog Nutrition vs. Wolf Nutrition
Dogs are omnivores who evolved to eat what we eat. In contrast, “A wolf’s GI system can process raw meats, go longer without meals, and absorb nutrients in a different manner than that of a domestic dog. This is an important item to remember when choosing a food type for your pet dog, as their ability to stave off common pathogens in raw foods is very limited,” says Fiendish.
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