How to Breed Coyotes & Wolves

You must have a passion for animals when you make a commitment to breeding wolves and coyotes. Obtain a degree in animal husbandry from a federally accredited institution. Learn everything necessary about the canines' care. Arm yourself with expert knowledge of their behavior, their social structure, mating habits, nutritional needs and the government policies and incentives that govern their care.

Proper care facilities will require insurance and long term funding. Consider posterity when applying for licenses and choosing land. Property zoning laws will affect your choice in real estate. The government will provide you with key guidelines for licensing and reintroduction. If you're establishing a sanctuary, try to choose a place where space is ample. Wolves and coyotes need room to run. Keep species separate, as breeding hybrids is not the goal of the government's efforts to repopulate certain areas with specific endangered species.

Create an environment that is similar to what the animals experience in the wild, where they thrive on freedom and fresh air. The more their captive environment mirrors that which is native to their habitat, the more likely the coyotes and wolves are to have natural sexual behavior. Ensure the adults are well-nourished. Be prepared to care for the females throughout their pregnancy.

Wolves and coyotes are wild animals that will never be domesticated. Too often they are bred for pets; that practice is against the law. When preparing an animal for reintroduction into the wild, human interaction has to be limited to ensure its reintroduction into the wild will go smoothly.

Exert self-discipline to remain at a distance and allow the animals to bond with each other instead of you. Maintain distance from the animals without neglecting them. Observe a mutual respect for the animals, while providing the proper care and nurturing for them. Human interaction will not be a favorable aspect of their lives after they are free. Consider their safety. Learn the art of teaching the wolves and coyotes how to hunt for themselves and fit well into the natural hierarchical order of their pack.