wolf dog

American  

[woolf dawg, dog] / ˈwʊlf ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

1. any dog used in hunting wolves.

2. a cross between a wolf and a domestic dog.

3. any dog that resembles a wolf, as a Siberian husky or Alaskan malamute.

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Etymology

Origin of wolf dog

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

“The wolf dog is the only species that falls in this gray area.”

From Washington Times • May 12, 2018

After three months, Alfero had an opportunity to take over the wolf dog rescue group in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2018

Alfero was working as a teacher in Los Angeles years ago when a friend told him about a litter of wolf dog puppies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2018

The “nature always wins” argument, which is not the most original sentiment or thought, is interesting to try and think about the wolf dog in relation to the man in that story.

From Time • Aug. 24, 2015

I left out that I didn’t have a wolf dog, just two fighting sisters.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia