The dire wolf is still extinct.

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22. And a sad result of that show...

Right at the time of GoT and it's dire wolf pets the population of huskies as pets exploded. The sled dogs started showing up at the dog parks by the dozens. People were/are breeding them like mad to make a buck off their popularity. Sadly, they're not the best fit for your average urban owner. They require tons of exercise, coat care etc.. They're escape artists and social media is loaded with posts for lost or found huskies. And worst of all is they're flooding shelters as strays or owner dumped pets.

It was the same with collies after the Lassie movies/tv show, Dalmations after 101 Dalmations etc. Lately it's been Belgian Malinois due to that breed being in the John Wick movie with Halle Berry. Another breed that isn't the best for the average pet owner. Unfortunately humans are thoughtless and just want to jump on to a fad and the poor animals pay the price.

Sorry for the rant, but I keep seeing the fallout from that show (which I've never seen) and it just triggers me when the subject comes up.