He nodded, slightly bristling. "They often become weak. But some thrive in a wolf pack. Those two there, the black one and the brown one (Labrador mixes) may make ok pack dogs, but the big furry black and brown one (Burmese mountain dog) may or may not. You can't judge by appearance, these 'dogs'"
"Really?" he asked, temped to run out and bring her to Hougen, but he didn't. "Whisper to her. She is still a wolf, and the only one that will hear you"