Winter Wolf Syndrome (seasonal behaviour) from a male Russian wolf with winter breeding aggression

This is a clip of an un-neutered captive wolf in the winter breeding months exhibiting 'Winter Wolf Syndrome' otherwise known as Seasonal Behavioural Aggression.

This affects wolves and high content wolfdogs mainly in the months of January and February when both sexes are fertile for reproduction.

The male wolf can only breed in these months and is unfertile the rest of the year. This hormone surge makes his normally shrunken testicles fertile for reproduction but also can make him aggressive to his keeper, especially if the keeper is male, as he will challenge him due to the protection of his female.

Female wolfdogs can become competitive too and fights can break out resulting in fatal injuries to other females. Zoo wolves are particularly affected by this, as it is an unnatural environment to put them in. In the wild, just the leading older pair will mate with minimal problems and injuries.
This is why high content wolfdogs are not advised as being kept as domesticated pets.

Thankyou to Black Canadian Wolf Channel for donating this clip for educational purposes.

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[thebreadthingy]

He's upset because you're wearing his gotdamn cousin. 🤣

[cysioland]

Everybody gangsta until the wolf's eyes glow red

[Lazzylucy]

Wolf: where da boys at?
Also wolf: *sees guy with fur hat*
“Ah, that’s where the boys went..”

[greenscarab]

love his growl and beautiful fur and red glowing eyes.🐺

[torturedmemory]

Such a beautiful animal. Thank you for rescuing them

[deee]

That growl is intense asf tho ! Beasttt

[mun-li]

Male wolf: “This female is mine!”

Female wolf: *doesn’t exist* 😂😂

[angelmommasbodyguard]

He is so beautiful and them red eyes omg

[veronicaengland]

Now THAT'S the kind of guard dog I'd love to have.

[servantleader]

Pulled his paw back like, “Don’t touch me ninja…” 😂😂😂😂

[bhidofn]

Awe how cute give him a hug and kisses.

[im_aldi_gibts_speck]

This red glowing in his eyes and this deep growl...like my wife when i arrive late at home

[reddhafallen]

Love the trick of the light causing the red eye. Frightening yet beautiful.

[chadmcdaniel]

I get it. Sometimes I get winter breeding aggression as well.

[terrybeasley]

I need a recording of this growl to play when stranger is at the door.🤣🤣🤣

[joec]

“Grrrr”
Guy: poke poke
“ stop it I’m scary 😠 “

[riverraven]

Yep ...I'll always appreciate you for explaining this ...I put my male in the kennel before dark in the winter now. He's been awesome since.

[lillyess]

I love how he pulls his paw away. No touchy.

[melmatthews]

Wow! The wolf's eyes are magical.
Such fascinating creatures.

[DubVT-wvt]

I get winter breeding aggression too....I feel you bruh...😣