Back to the origin - the role of the wolf
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The wolf, origin of all dogs
Canis lupus is the ancestor of the dog: genetically, dogs differ from wolves by only about 0.2%. The evolution from wild animal to domestic animal dates back approximately 15,000–40,000 years. Behavioral similarities between wolves and our dogs include pack structure, hunting instinct, and communication. The wolf is considered a symbol of instinct, closeness to nature, and personal responsibility.
What does the wolf's diet look like?
The wolf primarily feeds on prey (e.g., deer, wild boar, and small rodents). It consumes almost everything from its prey: muscle meat, bones, organs, fur, and stomach contents. It also incorporates a small amount of plant food (e.g., berries, grass, herbs, and the stomach contents of prey) into its diet. The wolf eats irregularly—sometimes it even goes on a longer fast.
Connection to today’s feeding:
BARF is based on this → replica of the natural prey
Raw feeding = return to a more original, species-appropriate diet
Importance of diversity, naturalness and unprocessed
How far have we moved away from our origins?
Humans have begun to industrialize dog food. The food is now available in cans or bags on store shelves. "Artificial food" vs. natural food. People feed based on time, weight, and convenience—not on the dog's needs, vitality, or body image. A good example is dry food; with 40% grain, it's not a component of natural wolf food.
What can we learn from the wolf?
Intuition : Wolves live intuitively and in harmony with their environment
Connection : The wolf lives in community, in harmony with the pack
Gratitude : Wolves respect and care for their prey – no senseless killing
The feeding room as a sacred place → Return to mindfulness, gratitude, relationship
Our dogs are domesticated, but deep down they still carry the language of their ancestors. A species-appropriate diet is also a form of respect for this connection.
Individuality is important—not every dog needs exactly the same things as a wolf, but the origin can provide guidance. "Back to the origin" doesn't mean regression—it means consciously reconnecting. 🐺💛