DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito, LLC

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We are the only light silver wolf sable and black wolf sable breeder of American Dirus dogs in the world. We only breed a few litters a year concentrating on the improvement of the quiet, mellow confidence of this large family companion dog as well as the look of the extinct prehistoric Dire Wolf without adding any wolf content. The American Dirus dog is the only large breed family companion dog s

pecifically bred to be the most adapted large breed of dog to live comfortably in our busy modern lives. They are bred to innately desire to remain calmly by your side in whatever you are doing. Specifically, DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito, LLC strives for a consistent temperament that has the following traits:

1. significantly calm (minimal chewing, biting, jumping, or need for exercise)
2. confident and remains stable in temperament in any environment.
3. aloof and uninterested in strangers or strange dogs, but approachable by calm, friendly dogs and people
5. low prey drive (minimal chasing)
6. low play drive (minimal interest in fetch or tug, more interested in being with the person rather than playing)
7. pays attention to surroundings and is aware
8. easy to train - intelligent
9. loving and affectionate
11. not stubborn - compliant - willing to please

We pride ourselves on producing excellent low energy family companion dogs with loving, stable temperaments. We also DNA test all of our dogs and include the results of each puppy's DNA test with each purchase. We have an extensive guarantee that covers your dog from serious inherited genetic disease for your dog's entire life. This is the most comprehensive health guarantee in the world! If you want to know more about the research and time that we have put into our breeding program, check out our book on Amazon entitled: Dire Wolf Project: Creating an Extraordinary Dog Breed

https://www.amazon.com/Dire-Wolf-Project-Extraordinary-strongbred-ebook/dp/B07M6H8YM8

Here is our website to learn more: www.direwolfdogs.com

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This is Dublin (Chisel/Dreamer) from the Luck of the Irish litter. We are keeping him in the breed to further the most r...
06/13/2024

This is Dublin (Chisel/Dreamer) from the Luck of the Irish litter. We are keeping him in the breed to further the most recent Lab/Shepherd crossbred line.

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TRITON one of our DIREWOLF GUARDIANS needs help.For 4 years Triton has been an exemplary example of a Direwolf guardian,...
06/10/2024

TRITON one of our DIREWOLF GUARDIANS needs help.

For 4 years Triton has been an exemplary example of a Direwolf guardian, helping his owner with many tasks that would otherwise be very difficult or impossible. But then one day...
Triton would NOT get into any vehicle.
Late last week, Jay was headed to Texas to meet with Triton and his family in person.
It took Triton about a minute to recognize Jay, even though he hadn’t seen Jay in over four years.
Once Triton remembered, his eyes lit up and he pushed his chest into Jay’s lap for a giant polar bear hug!
Jay stayed for a night and part of the next day.
To determine Triton’s overall condition apart from climbing up into the truck or other vehicle, Jay took Triton for a walk around the neighborhood.
This giant, white smooshie-face remains an exemplary service dog.
Triton walked in perfect unison by Jay’s side.
Dogs barked behind a backyard fence.
Triton ignored them.
A man approached asking about Triton’s beauty and perfect manners.
Triton stood calmly next to Jay as they spoke.
A loud car raced by.
Triton did not flinch.
But when Jay approached our Chrysler Pacifica and opened the door, Triton hunched down, turned his head, and slinked away until the leash was taunt and he could retreat no further.
There is NOTHING difficult about getting into our Pacifica.
One of the best features about our favorite vehicle for dogs is how easy it is for any dog, large or small, to walk right in.
This vehicle sits very low to the ground with two wide sliding side-doors.
Jay had parked close to the curb, so literally, Triton only had to step in.
But there was no way Triton was going to get into that vehicle without some serious support.
Something was definitely wrong, and it now occurred to Jay that perhaps it wasn’t just physical pain causing Triton’s terrible anxiety.
So, Jay set to work helping Triton overcome his crippling mind.
With gentle care, a little coaxing, and about a half an hour later, Triton walked into the Pacifica and laid his head onto Jay’s lap, but otherwise, he was okay.
The mystery deepened.
Leaving no stone unturned, Jay continued his assessment of the situation to find out once and for all if Triton’s refusal was physical or not.
He reasoned that if Triton would settle down once he was carefully lifted into the F350 as he had done in the Pacifica, then perhaps it was the “getting into a vehicle” that was the cause of his extreme reaction.
Little did Jay know the true depths of the problem were about to be revealed!
Jay instructed the family about his plan.
Working slowly and with care for Triton’s physical stability, Jay and the family lifted Triton’s wriggling, panicked body into the back of the F350.
Jay then scooted in beside the poor quivering soul, hugging Triton’s neck for reassurance and support.
Triton was terrified!
And when I say that, I mean…
Triton’s head was buried in Jay’s lap.
His body was stiff as a board.
Each muscle quivered like a leaf in the autumn chill.
His nails dug into Jay’s thighs.
His ears lay flatter then asphalt under a steamroller.
And that was BEFORE the truck roared to life!
Sitting in the back seat with Triton was the best thing Jay could have done as they drove around town.
With each bump and turn, Triton buried his head deeper into Jay’s armpit in a desperate attempt to be zapped back to safety.
Now, we all know it’s always bumpier in the back, (Remember the back of the school bus? *wink, wink) but the suspension on this particular truck is horrible.
There was hardly any give at all, so each bump hurt.
Be that as it may, the family truck cannot be the reason for Triton’s extreme fear.
First of all, he never had a problem with this truck until about six months ago.
But more importantly, Triton won’t enter ANY vehicle whatsoever, no matter what kind or type.
Upon returning home, Triton scrambled to get out of the truck right behind Jay.
Despite never pulling the leash at any other time, Triton lunged up the walkway toward the front door, never looking back.
Once inside, Triton and Jay sat on the couch, while Jay talked to the family.
Jay described Triton’s severe reaction and suggested a serious traumatic event must’ve happened to cause such an uncharacteristic change in Triton’s demeanor.
The family discussed everything they could remember about the last six months.
Nothing leapt out at Jay as something that would cause such distress,
until…
The wife reminded everyone about
the accident.
Jay’s eyes widened.
“But Triton wasn’t in the vehicle with me,” the man countered.
The wife corrected, “Yes, he was. When I heard about the accident, I drove like mad to the scene. While the emergency responders were attending to you, I retrieved Triton and brought him home.”
HOLY COW!!
All this time, the family had never put together the cause and effect!
Because they had completely different memories of the event.
By working through the details of that horrific moment with the family, Jay learned the extent of the major accident.
The mystery was finally solved.
NOTE: I would still like to get Triton seen by a veterinarian to make sure his body did not suffer any longterm physical effects.
This sudden, traumatic event has left an indelible mark on Triton’s memories.
Something he simply won’t be able to overcome without serious rehabilitation training.
Unfortunately, Jay and I cannot remain in Texas to perform the kind of intense training Triton needs.
And bringing Triton to Dire Wolf Project headquarters in Washington state for training isn’t going to fix the terror of riding in that particular F350 with no suspension.
I have a list of trainers in the area who might be able to help.
But specialized rehabilitation training is NOT cheap.
We anticipate $5000 for the training alone due to the severe trauma associated with this type of behavior problem.
But it is the only way forward for Triton.
Without an experienced and dedicated trainer working at a consistent and methodical pace in a detail-oriented manner, our superstar will have to be permanently retired from mobility service work.
Without Triton to support regular physical activity and mobility, Triton’s partner who has MS will likely experience muscle atrophy which, in turn, would cause both of them to be more and more isolated over time.
This is why we hope to exhaust all available resources first before making the life-altering decision to retire Triton.
In order to give Triton and his partner a chance to live without permanently retreating behind the four walls of their home, there is no time to waste.
You can make any donation amount to “Triton’s Recovery Fund” below.
Click the link to find out more and donate:
https://www.givesendgo.com/a-service-dogs-recovery
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Triton's Recovery Fund Triton is a highly-trained mobility dog working south of Waco, Texas. His stellar performance was renowned around the world in his cir...

The Luck of the Irish litter heads home soon. We will miss them. We had a major announcement, but if you aren’t subscrib...
05/20/2024

The Luck of the Irish litter heads home soon. We will miss them.

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Luck of the Irish litter (Chisel/Dreamer) will be looking for their forever homes starting on Monday. Get ready!
04/10/2024

Luck of the Irish litter (Chisel/Dreamer) will be looking for their forever homes starting on Monday. Get ready!

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04/04/2024

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This beauty, Dreamer, had 5 puppies. They are called the "Luck of the Irish" litter. 3 boys and 2 girls. If you are on t...
04/02/2024

This beauty, Dreamer, had 5 puppies.

They are called the "Luck of the Irish" litter.

3 boys and 2 girls.

If you are on the waiting list and want to go active, you have two weeks to do so. Reply here or email me: [email protected]

If you aren't on the waiting list and want in, here's the link to apply:
https://direwolfdogs.com/puppy-application

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03/23/2024

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03/20/2024

Puppies for the Luck of the Irish litter (Chisel/Dreamer) are being born right now!

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Our boy, Monstro, is a natural! Love him.
01/31/2024

Our boy, Monstro, is a natural! Love him.

Shiloh- Monstro ( Razar/Essex) who was recently delivered to his new home on Friday is doing remarkably well . For an adult to adapt so quickly is a testament to the breed and the training he is receiving from his owner.
Here is a story used with permission from the owner:
"I must have turned to fast and slipped on the wet grass and fell down to my knees. To complicate matters there was nothing close by where I could pull myself up with and I was wearing one of those long fleece t-shirt (it comes to my ankles) and I was to far from the fence. While I was on my hands and knees (never mind what I was saying under my breath), Shiloh came right next to me and laid down so he could see my face, then he half way got up placing himself so I could reach his shoulder, once he felt my hand on his shoulder he stood up. He actually helped me to get up. This he did on his own with no training and this is only going on our second full day of being together."
This is only one example of the amazing things these dogs are capable of.

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01/20/2024

Elatha (Vlad/Jesse) is 7 weeks old and such a sweet, happy, loving, intelligent puppy. She will snuggle with you next to the fire, but also be ready to play with the kids in the backyard. She is curious, outgoing, and would love to be a part of your life.

Learn more about her here:
https://direwolfdogs.com/pedigree/7419/

Email me for more information of this sweet, short-coated beauty!
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01/20/2024

Patagón has found her new home! She is going to Connecticut. Congratulations to her new family!

Patagón (Vlad/Jesse) is a 7-week-old, fluffy, plush-coated American Dirus dog weighing in at 16.6 lbs! She is ready to f...
01/19/2024

Patagón (Vlad/Jesse) is a 7-week-old, fluffy, plush-coated American Dirus dog weighing in at 16.6 lbs!

She is ready to find her forever home!

The DireWolf Express leaves the station next Thursday, January 25th, 2024. Don't wait on this giant female or you'll miss out.

Find out more here:
https://direwolfdogs.com/pedigree/7420/

Email me if you are interested:
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Elatha (Vlad/Jesse) is now 7 weeks old and weighs 16 lbs! She's a sweet, loving American Dirus dog looking for her forev...
01/19/2024

Elatha (Vlad/Jesse) is now 7 weeks old and weighs 16 lbs! She's a sweet, loving American Dirus dog looking for her forever home.

The DireWolf Express leaves the station next Thursday, so don't delay or you may miss out.

Find out more below:
https://direwolfdogs.com/pedigree/7419/

Contact me if you are interested:
[email protected]

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08/21/2023

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In this video, you can see the difference between a high drive Belgian Malinois and a low drive American Dirus dog. Enjo...
08/21/2023

In this video, you can see the difference between a high drive Belgian Malinois and a low drive American Dirus dog.

Enjoy!

In today's video, we peek into a training session with Finnegan and his owner. Finnegan is in training as a mobility service dog and needs to be flawless aro...

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Dire Wolf Project breeders aren't your average breeders. All of our puppies are raised in a stimulating learning environment with consistent attention and in...

An older DireWolf Dog needs to find a new home. SKOLAI, pronounced "Skull-eye", was named after a mountain pass in Alask...
06/07/2023

An older DireWolf Dog needs to find a new home.

SKOLAI, pronounced "Skull-eye", was named after a mountain pass in Alaska.

He is out of Storm/Shadow, a second generation doubling up on the giant Alaskan Malamute, Rainier, that entered the breed in 2010.

He loves to cuddle and make a great big spoon.

He is a very friendly dog who loves people and will roll over for a belly rub for almost anyone he meets.

Skolai is 9-years-old, weighs around 165, and has no known health issues. He used to be really active hiking and such, but as he has gotten older he loves to just lay around. He tires easily these days.

In his older age, Skolai has become grumpy towards his family’s small children. This has resulted in him snapping at the kids when they come too close. He is not aggressive and has never bitten them, but he does snap a warning.

Skolai is good with other animals. He was raised with cats, but hasn’t been around them for several years now.

He is used to being in a household with another dog. He is friendly with other dogs and for some reason seems to really love small dogs. But he may also thrive as an only dog, too. He can be grumpy when meeting dogs while leashed, so the family doesn’t really let other dogs approach him while leashed.

He knows basic commands such as sit and lay down.

He knows how to stay, but that command is often ignored if he really wants to do something. He definitely has some malamute stubbornness, especially if you are trying to get between him and a good pet.

He has never been destructive and doesn't have any bad habits.

He knows how to play dead if you say "Bang! Bang!" and shoot him with your hands.

He needs to find a retirement home where he can live out his elder years in peace. He would do best in an environment without children or lots of stairs.

His owner would love to find someone within the Dire Wolf Project network who is familiar with the breed.

His family says, “He was our first "child" and it honestly breaks our heart that this is happening, but we think it's best for him and our children.”

Skolai needs someone willing to go through his elder years with him.

DireWolf Dogs have an average lifespan of around 12 years old, so the adoptive family can expect another three years of life for this sweet boy.

If you are interested in helping an older DireWolf Dog find peace of mind at middle-age, you can contact the family directly. They live near Chicago.

The next DireWolf Express trip will be around 4 weeks from now. Depending on where you live and if that timeframe works, the DireWolf Express might be able to deliver him to you.

Kayla Stockton
[email protected]
(210)705-9957
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This is Monstro (Essex/Razar) and Baluster (Essex/Mary). They are half brothers. Monstro was a typical birth weight of 1...
04/19/2023

This is Monstro (Essex/Razar) and Baluster (Essex/Mary).

They are half brothers.

Monstro was a typical birth weight of 1 lbs 4 oz at birth.

Baluster was the largest puppy ever born into the Dire Wolf Project. He weighed 1 lbs 10 oz at birth!

Embark DNA predicted Monstro would be 72 lbs as an adult.
They predicted Baluster would be 120 lbs as an adult.

SURPRISE!!
Monstro turned out to be just as large as his half brother!

They both weigh right around 140 lbs and still growing!

How about that??!!

The dire wolf has returned!!

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First generation male pup out of Baluster X Opal. Baluster is a giant fourth generation American Dirus. Opal is a 50/50 ...
04/19/2023

First generation male pup out of Baluster X Opal.

Baluster is a giant fourth generation American Dirus.

Opal is a 50/50 Lab/Shepherd cross.

This crossbred litter is being introduced into the breed on purpose for improved genetic diversity as well as increased overall confidence.

Not bad for a first generation cross!

Look at those HUGE paws!

Check out that massive stout body and those bright yellow eyes!

Chisel is for sale, but he ain't cheap.
He is the pick of the litter male.
If he doesn't sell at that price, we keep him to improve the lines.
GREAT pup right here.

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Narissa (Dragon/Razar) is the momma to the Dock of the Bay litter! She is almost all shed out for the warmer weather. On...
04/19/2023

Narissa (Dragon/Razar) is the momma to the Dock of the Bay litter! She is almost all shed out for the warmer weather.

Only ONE more puppy from this litter is available!

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Cotton Candy (Triton/Shennara) is a beautiful DireWolf Dog! direwolfdogs.com
04/18/2023

Cotton Candy (Triton/Shennara) is a beautiful DireWolf Dog!

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20 puppies are enjoying life at DireWolf Dogs! direwolfdogs.com
04/18/2023

20 puppies are enjoying life at DireWolf Dogs!

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20 puppies is a lot to handle! Dire Wolf Project breeders have it down, though. Lots of training, positive experiences, and interaction make puppies confiden...

Do you love our work? Then, you will love hanging out with us on YouTube! Lots of fun videos are piling up.Head on over ...
03/29/2023

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Then, you will love hanging out with us on YouTube!

Lots of fun videos are piling up.

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DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito began in 2008 after spending four years in apprenticeship with Lois Schwarz, the founder of the Dire Wolf Project. We breed an average of four litters a year concentrating on genetic temperament as well as the look of the extinct Dire Wolf. The American Alsatian dog is the first large breed of dog selectively bred to be a loving, companion dog and nothing else. A sweet, loving, loyal temperament in an easy to train dog is our first priority after superior health. Each puppy is individually temperament tested three times before they leave us to travel to their new homes. The American Alsatian dog’s consistent genetic temperament includes the following traits: 1. significantly calm (minimal chewing, biting, jumping, or need for exercise) 2. confident and remains stable in temperament in any environment. 3. quiet (minimal whining/barking) 4. aloof and uninterested in strangers or strange dogs, but approachable by calm, friendly dogs and people 5. low prey drive (minimal chasing) 6. low play drive (minimal interest in fetch or tug, more interested in being with the person rather than playing) 7. pays attention to surroundings and is aware 8. easy to train - intelligent 9. gentle 10. loving and affectionate 11. not stubborn, but compliant and willing to please After temperament, we work closely with the Dire Wolf Project Breeder’s Association in order to mimic the exact bone and body structure of the extinct prehistoric Dire Wolf. With its larger frame, heavier weight and imposing presence, the Dire Wolf was the largest wolf to ever roam our planet. We aim to achieve domesticated dogs that share the exact proportions with this legendary creature. As proposed by prominent paleontologists in the field, we breed two Dire Wolf coat colors: silver wolf gray and reverse black silver wolf gray. Recently, we have completed a comprehensive reference book sharing beautiful stories and detailing the most cherished breeding practices within the project. Travel with us from purebred to strongbred on the road to healthy, long-lived dogs: https://www.amazon.com/Dire-Wolf-Project-Extraordinary-strongbred-ebook/dp/B07M6H8YM8/ref=zg_bs_158664011_8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GYZQFR62VKY96N02M7DZ In the coming years, we will work to help other apprentice breeders enter the Dire Wolf Project Breeder’s Association in order to continue to grow and diversify the breed. We welcome you to follow us as we continue to advance the American Alsatian dog... a lamb in wolf’s clothing.


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