“Since it is just a big wolf, I would breeding wolves for their size would result them returning.”
Except for one thing they may not have thought about. What about temperament and aggressiveness?
Are they absolutely savage with no inhibitions or fear of humans at all? Will these traits be passed on to the offspring?
From what I have read the survival success of Dire Wolves was most likely due to their savageness as a Predator and lack of fear.
[Are they absolutely savage with no inhibitions or fear of humans at all? Will these traits be passed on to the offspring?]
If they cross them with French Bulldogs, we’re doomed.
“Since it is just a big wolf,
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No its not.
Dire Wolves’ bite force is 163 newtons per kilogram of body weight, while modern gray wolf, Canis lupus, registers around 136 newtons per kilogram of body weight.
https://enviroliteracy.org/how-strong-is-a-dire-wolf-bite/
“...no inhibitions or fear of humans at all?”
A couple of us with 12 gauge pumps would shortly re-educate them.
They are extinct for a reason. :->