The 'wolfdog' of N.Wales that goes to the pub but never howls at the moon

THE owner of a wolfdog has described life with her “adorable” pet - but warns potential owners about the risks of getting one if unprepared.

- By DAVID POWELL

Leesa Jones, landlady of the Wings Club, Denbigh, greets her regular visitor Wolfie, a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Image: Jayne Walmsley-Hunter)

(Jayne Walmsley-Hunter)

Jayne Walmsley-Hunter takes her Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, nicknamed Wolfie, to her local pub.

And she insists he never howls at the moon. “That's an old wives’ tale,” she laughs. But Jayne, who has trained dogs professionally for 40 years, advises people to be careful before considering buying a wolf breed as they are very “territorial”.

She said: “This beautiful animal is called Wolfie. He is the closest you can get to owning a pure wolf.