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

He began volunteering with a wolf dog rescue organization and researching the human-wolf connection.

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

At this point, who is the wolf dog?

From Time • Aug. 24, 2015

“I don’t understand,” she said, drawing nearer to Shilling, who was, thankfully, still a wolf dog.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish