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Three dogs initially mistaken for German Shepherds, found abandoned in
Preston on October 30, 2025, have been confirmed as wolf-dogs following
DNA testing.
The animals, siblings named Little Timmy, Boo, and Brooke, went viral due
to their striking wolf-like appearance. they were first identified by
Preston City Council as a common breed, but further investigation revealed
a more complex genetic makeup.
after being taken in by a rescue center, the dogs were transferred to
Wolves of Wiltshire, a specialist facility, where DNA analysis confirmed
their wolf-dog heritage. Oli Barrington, a trustee at the charity, stated
the emaciated dogs are now “comfortable, safe and recovering from the
ordeal.”
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the council initially relied on a description from their kennelling
contractor identifying the dogs as “a German Shepherd type.” A council
spokesperson explained that the dogs were only in their care for a “short
statutory period” and DNA testing wasn’t conducted.
Videos of the dogs and their DNA test results have garnered millions of
views on platforms like TikTok.
Barrington emphasized that at Wolves of Wiltshire, the priority is “on the
animals themselves, their welfare, and their happiness.” The center
doesn’t plan to rehabilitate the dogs for pet ownership, stating, “They
