Axel- More Elongated Muzzle

Being able to distinguish the differences between the 2016 arctic pups has been a challenge since their arrival in May 2016.  Initially, we had a collar on Axel, but the pup scruff to scruff (and paw to scruff) wrestling made it problematic to use a collar, so we switched to painting toenails.  This also became problematic as the pups heightened sense of smell was aroused the minute the cap was taken off the bottle even in a deep sleep.  Fortunately, the personalities began to develop and there were some significant differences in how the pups responded to their external environment.  Axel was typically investigating and facing the consequences while Grayson was content to observe before acting.  No doubt, the wolf that is wearing the birch bark as a hat was usually Axel, that was almost a year ago.  Now, as he matured to a yearling, Axel has a much more narrow, elongated muzzle and there are some significant white patterns around his eyes to aid with the physical identification and his behavioral patterns haven’t changed much.  To learn more about Axel and Grayson, join us for their 1-year Birthday webinar on May 2, 2017 at 6 pm Central.  Follow this link to register, https://wolf.org/programs/webinars/.