THE DIRE WOLF PROJECT The Dire Wolf Project(TM) is the breeding of a large Companion Dog with the exact bone structure of the Dire wolf (Canis Dirus), an extinct wolf of the Pleistocene era. No one knows what a dire wolf looks like, but Lois Schwarz has been breeding animals of all kinds for over 50 years and understands GODS BREEDING PLAN(TM). In the wild, animals must survive by hiding, blending into the enviroment and being keenly aware of everything. Knowing this and putting everything together in her mind, Lois has come up with what the Dire Wolf must have looked like. Put that together with the exact measurements of the bones found and you have a pretty close resemblance of the extinct Dire Wolf. Because wild animals can not fit into our life style here in America Lois has bred only loving, kind and mild tempermented dogs. Temperament being the first and most important genetic quality to be selected in any puppies she keeps for breeding. After 30 years of this kind of selecting, Lois begets litter after litter of the first large breed companion dogs that have a very low prey drive with a high degree of tolerance of pain.

With outcrossing every now and then, Lois has driven down the physical and mental disabilites found in all our pure bred dogs today. "There is NO wolf blood in our dogs as I would NEVER bred a wolf into any Companion dog". "The Wolf is not a domesticated animal, it is a wild animal. Dogs are domesticated and no one should bred any domesticated animals with wild animals, it defeats the purpose of being domesticated." The Dire Wolf Project was started in 1988 in order to bring back the look of the large prehistoric Dire Wolf in a domesticated dog breed. The National American Alsatian Breeder's Club governs the project and standardizes breeding practices for this unique large companion dog. Health and temperament remain the highest priority over the look of the Dire Wolf, so this project is slow and methodical. Join us on a historical journey of Dire Wolf memories and watch as we domesticate history one generation at a time. THE DIRE WOLF PROJECT :: THE AMERICAN ALSATIAN

The Dire Wolf Project is dedicated to the creation of the exact bone structure of the Dire Wolf in a loving companion dog. Books by Lois E. Schwarz For more informations on these books, visitPost Office Moving Packet Home DepotWhat's less expensive than a trip to the zoo but just as fun and educational? Cat Cage For GarageA visit to an animal santuary! Toilet For Sale PhilippinesMore specifically, a wolf sanctuary. On a recent trip to Naples, my husband and I came across these words in a local magazine: "Pet a wolf." Two days later, we found ourselves at Shy Wolf Santuary Education and Experience Center, about 13 miles northeast of downtown Naples. We were so eager to get there that we didn't even have breakfast.

For two hours, we learned the difference between a wolf and a dog, petted a few of the gentler residents and even got to hear the wolves howl awhile. We also saw other animals, including panthers, a prarie dog, a fox, a rabbit and more. It wasn't until we'd returned to our car that we realized how hungry we'd gotten. As we drove off in search of food, the song playing on Lite 93.7 FM was – I kid you not – Duran Duran's Hungry Like the Wolf. Some tips for visiting:There's only one tour per day, starting at 9 a.m., and reservations are required. Reserve your spot at at 239-455-1698. Wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Leave shiny objects, like sunglasses and dangly jewelry, in the car. But do bring your camera.Tours are free, but be prepared to chip in a donation at the end.The page you have requested could not be found or may no longer exist. Not to worry, we have dispatched a crack team of specialists to track down the missing document. In the meantime, you may

use your browsers Back button to return from whence you came, try a search for the document or go to our Homepage to start your journey over. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.The following is a compilation of Indiana state animal-related laws.  The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) created the list, but is not charged with enforcing many of the laws listed.  While BOAH attempted to make the list comprehensive, it may not be complete.  BOAH cannot provide legal advice.  Individuals and organizations should consult an attorney for legal advice and for answers to questions about specific situations. The list contains only Indiana state laws.  The list does not contain city or county ordinances that regulate animals within a city or county. The list contains some links to federal laws.  BOAH did not attempt to include all federal animal-related laws. Please contact BOAH with your suggestions for making this list more helpful, accurate and complete. 

"IC" refers to the Indiana Code."IAC" refers to the Indiana Administrative Code.Home : Licenses & Permits : Captive Wildlife License & Permit Information SearchHunting & Fishing LicensesDo I Need One?Buy a License OnlineLimited Entry/Quota HuntsPublic Land UsePersons with DisabilitiesCommercial Saltwater ProductsCaptive WildlifeApplications & InformationAdditional RegulationsAcreage Class I & IIElephantsImportRehabilitation FacilitiesReptiles of ConcernFreshwater TurtlesHunting PreservesGame FarmsMallard Possession PermitsCaptive-reared WaterfowlTaxidermyWildlifeFreshwaterSaltwaterAquacultureAquatic PlantsBoating & NavigationApplication FormsSelling Fish, Frogs, Other The FWC is responsible for managing Florida's fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. This often involves enacting and enforcing rules and regulations governing human activity in many areas - such as hunting and fishing, operating boats, possessing captive wildlife and dealing with nuisance animals.

The FWC abides by Ch. 120, Florida Statutes, when making rules. In doing so, we notify the public of rulemaking activity through the Florida Administrative Register. Rulemaking often includes direct contact with those who may be affected, extensive discussions with stakeholder groups, and public meetings to gather input from interested parties. Final decisions on rules usually happen at Commission meetings, held 5 times a year in locations throughout the state. FWC provides public notice of various meetings through our website calendar. To receive email updates, please subscribe to the Captive Wildlife email list by following the instructions here. Florida requires permits for wildlife possession, exhibition and sale. Please see this memo regarding rules protecting Florida from importation of cervids and the spread of CWD. For more information, please visit:/wildlifehabitats/health-disease/white-tailed-deer/cwd/ Commercial and private facilities must have permits for many types of native and nonnative animals - including potentially dangerous animals, such as Florida black bears and Florida panthers.

These facilities include zoos, circuses, alligator farms, pet shops and individuals who own a class I, II or III animal (see wildlife categories below). An interactive map of Captive Wildlife facilities can be found at the link below. We are beginning to send out requests for additional information and other correspondence via email.  Click on the links below or scroll down for definitions and related information. Wildlife not requiring a permit The following species do not require a permit for personal possession as long as no other Rule or Statute applies.  Examples include, but are not limited to, rules for Threatened or Endangered Species, hunting regulations, rehabilitation regulations, and sale regulations: Note: Camels, llamas, wild horses, jungle fowl, common guinea fowl and peafowl are considered domestic/domesticated species and do not require a permit.  Ratites and bison possessed for farming purposes do not require a permit. Dealers whose sales are limited to poultry, hamsters, guinea pigs, domestic rats and mice, or chameleons (Anolis) only do not need a permit.

Commercial ostrich, emu, rhea, and bison farming operations do not need a permit (exemption does not apply to hunting preserves or game farms or animals kept primarily for exhibition in zoos, carnivals circuses or for display to the public). Additional permit exemptions may apply for some publicly owned or research facilities and traveling exhibits. There are currently no reptiles listed as reptiles of concern.  Former reptiles of concern are now listed as conditional reptiles.  A license is required to capture, keep, possess or exhibit Reptiles of Concern. 1.   Coral snake (Micrurus fulvius)2.   Eastern diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus)3.   Canebrake rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus atricaudatus)4.   Pygmy rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius)5.   All other species of venomous reptiles are considered to be nonnative.  A license is required to capture, keep, possess or exhibit any poisonous or venomous reptiles. Per Rule 68A-1.004(87), FAC a venomous reptile is defined as: All members of the class Reptilia including their taxonomic successors, subspecies, or any hybrid thereof, regardless of surgical alteration, determined to have the potential to cause serious human injury due to the toxic effects of its venom or poison.

Including all venomous reptiles of the class Reptilia belonging to the families Elapidae, Crotalidae, Viperidae, and Hydrophiidae; all reptiles in the genus Heloderma; and all reptiles in the family Colubridae belonging to the genera: Rhabdophis, Boiga, Dispholidus, Thelatornis, and Atractapsis. Class I wildlife are those that pose a significant danger to people.  Substantial experience and specific cage requirements must be met. Permits are required for public exhibition or sale of Class I wildlife. Anyone who possesses Class I wildlife must guarantee financial responsibility (see 68A-6.0024, FAC). Class I wildlife is prohibited from personal possession unless the animal was possessed on or before August 1, 1980; or on or before August 27, 2009 for cougars, panthers or cheetahs. Class II wildlife can also pose a danger to people.  Permits are required for public exhibition, sale or personal possession of Class II wildlife. *Such non-native hoofstock to include: Forest buffalo, Banteng, Anoa, Waterbuck, Wildebeest, Hartebeest, Eland, Kudu, Nilgai, Bongo, lechwe, Roan and Sable antelope, Sitatunga, Bontebok, Blesbok, Topi, Kob, Addax, Oryx, Gemsbok, and other wild species of the family Bovidae which are of similar size, habits and nature.

Note: Hybrids resulting from the cross between wildlife and domestic animal, which are substantially similar in size, characteristics and behavior so as to be indistinguishable from the wild animal shall be regulated as wildlife at the higher and more restricted class of the wild parent are limited to poultry, hamsters, guinea pigs, domestic rats and mice, or chameleons (Anolis)onlydo not need a permit. A permit is required for personal possession, exhibition or sale of Class III wildlife. There is no formal list of Class III species. Any non-domesticated wildlife species that do not appear on the list of Class I or Class II wildlife are considered Class III wildlife. This includes, but is not limited to, species such as parrots, finches, skunks, foxes, geckos, snakes, and frogs. Florida residents 16 years of age and older may apply for permit to possess, exhibit or sell Class III wildlife.A permit is not needed to possess certain Class III wildlife as a personal pet.

A list of wildlife not requiring a permit for personal pet possession is available above. A Game Farm License is required for captive rearing of native or nonnative game birds and game mammals.  This license does not authorize the taking of or keeping of any game removed from the wild. A Hunting Preserve License is required for release of captive reared native and non-native game animals for hunting purposes. Game birds include:  wild turkey, quail, rails, snipe, woodcock, ducks, geese, brant, dove, coot, gallinule, and nonnative species generally considered game such as pheasant, chukar partridge, and coturnix quail. Game mammals include:  deer, gray squirrel, rabbits, wild hogs in those areas where specified, and nonnative species generally considered game such as elk, antelope and buffalo. Note: A license is not required for possession of Bison for commercial farming purposes, possession of 50 or fewer live bob white quail or non-native game birds (except non-native ducks and geese) possessed for personal use, consumption, educational, dog training or other not-for-sale or exhibition purpose, or possession of game bird eggs for consumption.

Conditional nonnative species (formerly referred to as restricted species) are considered to be dangerous to the ecology and/or the health and welfare of the people of Florida.  These species may not be possessed for personal use.  To legally import conditional nonnative species into Florida and possess them for commercial use, research or public exhibition, it is necessary to have a permit.Possessors of conditional nonnative species for exhibition or public sale should apply for the Class III, exhibition or sale license. Go to the list of conditional species.Conditional reptilesRules and regulations for conditional species Prohibited non-native species are considered to be dangerous to the ecology and/or the health and welfare of the people of Florida.  These species may not be possessed for personal use. To legally import prohibited species into Florida for research or public exhibition, it is necessary to have a permit. Go to the list of prohibited nonnative species.