How trackers tell a wolf from a dogThe print itself is nearly useless. A large dog leaves a paw mark close enough to a wolf's that arguing from a single track is a good way to be wrong.The trail is what gives it away.A wolf places its hind foot almost exactly in the print its front foot just left, so a trail comes out as a single narrow line of prints running dead straight across country. Kilometre after kilometre of it, barely deviating.A dog does not. A dog's trail wanders, doubles back, investigates things and leaves a wide scattered mess of prints.It is a difference in purpose rather than anatomy. The wolf is going somewhere and cannot afford wasted steps; the dog is out for a walk.A clean shape to wearThe paw sits on a round disc, and it is not a plain outline. Small stars and a crescent moon are set into the toe pads, and the large pad below opens into a scene of pine trees, a mountain ridge and a wolf standing with its head raised.The disc keeps the outside shape simple, so the piece reads at a glance and wears every day, including under clothing.Stainless steel in silver or gold tone, so it takes showering and sweat without tarnishing.See our wolf facts article and the wolf jewelry range.Free worldwide shipping, 7 to 12 business days. 30 day returns. See our shipping policy for details.
