This is also a breed that
I would NEVER consider. Unless I planned on not having kids for the next 15 years, getting rid of my pets and livestock, and having the time and energy to watch this dog constantly. Yeah, they look beautiful. Yeah, they can be very smart. And yes, some may even be friendly. You said you saw pictures of them with cats and small children.
But those are the exceptions to the rule. Most of these dogs cannot be trusted. I wouldn't turn my back on one for a second.
People have bred out wolf-traits in dog breeds for thousands of years for a REASON. You've got to remember that. When you look at a little, say, golden retriever. Do you imagine a wolf? No! That's on purpose. People don't WANT wolves to be around their children, their pets, or in their communites.
When there's breeds like Malamutes or Huskies, why would you get a wolf-dog? I mean, besides bragging rights.
Please read the link below.
http://leerburg.com/wolfexpert.htm
"We spent at least 12,000 years turning a wild animal the wolf into an animal that can fit well into human society," says Lockwood."
Here's another point from that same site.
"If wolf hybrids often turn out to be a disappointment for their owners, they pose a real threat to the wild wolf population. Exterminated throughout most of the country decades ago, wolves are just beginning to make a comeback, thanks to the determined efforts of wildlife groups and a gradual shifting of public opinion in favor of restoring natural habitats. Small numbers of wolves have migrated from Canada to remote areas of Minnesota and Montana, and a controversial reintroduction effort has restored healthy wolf populations to remote areas in Idaho and near Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and Montana."
Sorry. You asked.