What is a Yuki wolf dog?

Yuki, a Gray Wolf mix, became an internet sensation in 2018 when photos of him next to his caretaker went viral due to his size. At the time, the internet thought the pup was photoshopped, WOFL reported. Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.

What breed is Yuki?

A 2018 DNA test confirmed that Yuki is 87.5 percent gray wolf, 8.6 percent Siberian husky and 3.9 percent German shepherd. “The popularity of ‘Game of Thrones’ has fueled interest in extinct species believed to have lived from 1 million to 10,000 years ago,” Shy Wolf stated in a news release in 2019.

How big was Yuki The wolfdog?

5-foot-4 and 120 pounds
At 5-foot-4 and 120 pounds, Yuki is a human-sized dog who, yes, resembles a direwolf from “Game of Thrones.” In 2008, the pup landed at Shy Wolf, an animal sanctuary devoted to rescuing wolf-dogs in Naples, Florida, according to Bored Panda.

How much is a giant wolf dog?

Actual Wolf Dog Prices

Breeder Price Location
Midnight Run Wolves $1,000 Richmond, KY
White Wolf Dog $2,800 Warren County, NJ
Wild Wind Hybrids $1,500 Wilkesboro, NC
Wolfhaven Spirit of thePast $2,000 Beckley, WV

Is Yuki The wolfdog still alive?

According to the sanctuary’s Instagram account, Yuki passed away in his sleep inside his enclosure sanctuary due to blood cancer complications. “Yuki taught us all about patience, love, and understanding as all animals have unique personalities and set their own boundaries.” the sanctuary wrote.

Is Yuki a real dog?

Shy Wolf ran a DNA test on Yuki, for what it’s worth, and confirmed his breed: 87.5 percent gray wolf, 8.6 percent Siberian Husky and 3.9 percent German shepherd. A wolfdog is simply a breed mix of wolf and dog — just like it sounds. Yuki’s DNA test didn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone at the sanctuary.

Is Yuki real?

And yes, Yuki is most certainly real, insists the animal sanctuary that now cares for him. Yuki arrived at Shy Wolf in 2008, after becoming “too much” for his previous owner. This is very typical, the sanctuary said. He was first dropped off at a kill shelter before transferring to Shy Wolf.