Leendert Saarloos
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Leendert Saarloos was a dog breeder from Dordrecht.
He became known for his breed of dog
, the Saarlooswolfhond
. In 1932 he began crossing German Shepherds with wolves.
He became known for his breed of dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
, the Saarlooswolfhond
Saarlooswolfhond
The Saarlooswolfhond is an established breed of wolf-dog hybrid.-History:In 1921, Dutch breeder Leendert Saarloos started crossbreeding a German Shepherd Dog male to a female Mackenzie Valley Wolf...
. In 1932 he began crossing German Shepherds with wolves.