Grayson – Seeking Warmth

Even though the pup’s protective guard hairs are developing, they still have some challenges keeping warm.  Grayson is resting on Axel’s back after a light rain dampened the soil.  Notice the pups have some coloration to their guard hairs.  Their final adult coloration will be determined by around 5 or 6 months of age, but it looks like they may have some variations.  Grayson continues to have a strong association with the wolf care staff and is more timid when the adult wolves display some dominance at the fence.  We have implemented one shift a week where the pups have limited human contact and tend to rely on the Exhibit Pack for a source of comfort in the middle of the night.  This is a transition time to prepare the pups for their introduction into the pack in early August.