Man Shares DNA Test for ‘Big Boy’ Dog, Turns Out He’s a Wolf

A TikToker has gained viral attention after sharing the results of his 100-pound canine’s DNA test, proving that he is in fact part wolf.

Patrick Fitzgerald, known as @patrick.fitzgerald1 on TikTok, shared the DNA test results of his 2-year-old “big boy” after some viewers questioned whether his pet was really a wolfdog. In a now-viral video with over 7.4 million views, Fitzgerald clapped back at skeptics.

“For all the TikTok experts who have let me know what he is…” he said in the video, before revealing the DNA results: 8.4 percent Siberian Husky, 17.6 percent German shepherd, 21.4 percent Alaskan Malamute, and a whopping 52.6 percent gray wolf.

“He’s a mid content wolfdog,” Fitzgerald confirmed, alongside some adorable footage of the large pup.

As the video took off, proving once and for all that the 2-year-old dog was part-wolf, people shared their reactions in the comments.

“That 8 perfect husky keeping you alive,” one commenter joked.

While another said: “Anyone saying this isn’t a wolf shows that humans have lost some of our basic survival instincts.”

“That’s a high content wolfdog if I ever saw one. Wow. Gorgeous doggo,” said another viewer.

Some users took the opportunity to raise awareness about the responsibility involved in owning a wolfdog.

“PSA warning: while wolfdogs look really cool, they are NOT for the normal person! Do NOT get a wolfdog without doing the proper research,” said Mackaylah Waibel. Fitzgerald himself replied: “That is very true, most people are unqualified for even a normal dog.”

Wolfdogs like Fitzgerald’s sit in a legal gray area in many parts of the United States. In some states—like New York and Alaska—owning a wolfdog is outright illegal. Others, like Florida, allow ownership with strict regulations. States like Nebraska, however, have no specific rules on the matter.

There is no federal law banning wolfdog ownership, but the inconsistent state-level regulations often leave owners confused and can result in these animals being placed in sanctuaries instead of homes.

Experts say wolfdogs are not necessarily more dangerous than domestic dogs, but they require special care.

“Wolf dogs are more timid with people, and can be very shy and/or nervous,” said Jo Sellers, a dog trainer and founder of Pippin Pets Dog Training, previously told Newsweek. “They are professionals at escaping and often display separation anxiety, which results in destruction around the home.”

Colorado wolfdog owner Phillip Young echoed the sentiment when he told Newsweek the things he wished people knew about the hybrids. “I wish that people knew these are not a dog for the normal household. You don’t change their lifestyle to fit yours, but you have to change yours, to fit them,” Young said.

As for Fitzgerald’s wolfdog, the internet seems to have finally accepted him for who he is: not just a beautiful blend of dog and wild, but as one commenter summed it up—”100 percent Good Boy.”

Newsweek reached out to @patrick.fitzgerald1 via TikTok for comment.