HUGE WHITE ALPHA MALE ARCTIC WOLF HIDE – TAXIDERMY QUALITY – WLF1072

HUGE WHITE ALPHA MALE ARCTIC WOLF HIDE – TAXIDERMY QUALITY – WLF1072

Massive, Premium-Grade Arctic Wolf hide – Ideal for Rug, Soft Mount, or Full Mount

WLF1072 is an impressive, large-bodied white alpha male Arctic wolf hide, offering exceptional size, excellent structural preparation, and strong taxidermy potential. With its powerful proportions and clean white coloration, this wolf provides a commanding presence—an ideal foundation for a showpiece-quality rug or a lifelike full mount.

Coat & Appearance

• Color: Clean, bright white, visually striking and uniform

• Overall condition: Well-prepared and impressive, with substantial presence suitable for display or high–end taxidermy

• The hide’s size and whiteness make it an excellent candidate for a commanding mount or premier collection piece.

Head & Facial Preparation

• Ears: Turned with cartilage intact, providing natural form and excellent mounting potential

• Lips: Fully split with plenty of working material for shaping and detail work

• Eye slots: Very well prepared, ready for precise taxidermy fitting

• These features make facial expression work straightforward for any professional mount.

Feet, Claws & Limb Condition

• Feet: Fully intact and in excellent condition

• Claws:

  • Length: 1½ inches

  • Color: Dark brown with attractive clear, whitish tips

  • Strong, visually appealing claws that enhance the presence of a finished mount

• Minor flaws:

  • Two 1-inch slits in the right front leg, approximately 6 inches above the pad

  • One ¼-inch hole located 1 inch behind the left nostril

  • A ¼-inch cut above the knee

  • These issues are straightforward for a taxidermist to repair.

Additional Notes

• Penile area: Contains a 1½-inch gash that was poorly repaired by the original skinner. This can be corrected professionally and should not affect mounting potential when handled by an experienced taxidermist.

Suitability for Mounting

WLF1072 is well-suited for multiple high-quality taxidermy applications:

• Rug mount (soft or hard) – Large size and clean white coat make this hide visually dominant

• Soft mount – Excellent facial prep and strong coloration translate beautifully

• Full mount – Ideal structural features for a dynamic or naturalistic pose

With proper finishing touches and minor repairs, this hide can become a truly impressive showcase piece.

Summary

WLF1072 is a huge, visually striking white alpha male Arctic wolf hide, offering excellent taxidermy qualities, strong structural preparation, and impressive natural features. While it has a few repairable imperfections, its massive size, clean color, intact claws, and quality head preparation make it a superb foundation for an outstanding rug or a powerful full mount.

A commanding, beautiful wolf hide—full of potential for a top-tier display piece.