denali – May 28, 2010 12:00 AM

Denali has been the most tolerant when brushing the dense undercoat. He still has an issue with the rubber handle, but after a few disciplinary handling techniques by wolf care staff (canine lip pinch), he give up and allows the staff to brush. His pelage is much thicker with longer guard hairs than Aidan. Coat condition can be influenced by many things, genetics, nutrition and stress. Since Aidan and Denali are littermates, and their diet is nearly the same, we may be seeing the influence of social status.