Their next-door neighbors owned three large dogs, one being part wolf. Our dog is a mini Doberman pinscher and quite small compared to the other dogs. One day when no one was at home at my parents ...

The rest of their DNA comes from domesticated dogs, mostly German Shepherds and Doberman ... features are a mix between those of the urban coyote and the stronger, pack-hunting wolf.

UNION -- Melo is a 5-year-old Doberman mix at the Union Township Animal Shelter. Shelter workers call him "a leaner," always wanting to be close to people. Melo is said to be "great with other ...