Wolfdog kept at home... 3-month-old American baby bitten to death

Bereaved Family Aware of 'Neukdaeg' Fact
"Caution Needed Due to Strong Aggressiveness of Neukdaeg and Others"

A tragic incident occurred in a home in the United States where a 3-month-old baby was fatally bitten by a 'wolfdog' that the family was raising.

'3-month-old baby dies'... Bereaved family knew that the dog's ancestors included wolves

The appearance of a so-called 'wolfdog,' a hybrid between a wolf and a dog. [Image source=Capture from X (formerly Twitter)]

According to CNN on the 3rd (local time), on the 30th of last month, a 3-month-old boy was bitten by a wolfdog, a hybrid between a wolf and a dog, at a home in Chelsea, Shelby County, Alabama, in the southern United States.

The baby was immediately transported to the hospital but ultimately passed away.

The wolfdog that bit the baby was euthanized on-site at the request of local law enforcement and was taken to authorities for investigation.

Lina Evans, Shelby County coroner, stated, "The family of the deceased baby was aware that the dog's ancestors included wolves."

"Hybrids can exhibit unpredictable behavior"... Mayor and International Wolf Center urge caution

Tony Pickelsimer, mayor of Chelsea, expressed condolences in a statement on the 1st, saying, "I feel deep sorrow over this unfortunate and tragic incident."

Mayor Pickelsimer added, "If you decide to raise exotic pets, you have a greater responsibility to ensure the safety of not only your family but also your neighbors," and urged, "When raising aggressive pets such as wolfdogs, safety precautions must be taken."

The International Wolf Center (IWC), which studies wolves, also warned that raising wolfdogs in ordinary households is dangerous.

The IWC explained, "Hybrids like wolfdogs can behave unpredictably due to their genetic traits," and "they can pose a threat to humans."

In 2020, in Michigan, USA, a two-year-old girl lost one arm after being bitten by a wolfdog, and incidents involving wolfdogs have continued in the United States.