If I may pick up this chance to leave a (off-topic) note here - please remind that the DS1 wolves have a promising future on the DS1=>DS2 maps as evolutionary grown (human-influenced perhaps) Guard Dogs !
So please do not denigrate their nature - on one hand they are no Rockbeasts, on the other hand they are probably the more respect-inflicting beings with a fur.
Of course I'm aware that 'dog' possibly doesn't sound as good as 'wolf', but within a guarding team/troop these intelligence-enriched independing acting wolf-descendants may help the player probably some more that just a normal wolf can do.
I agree, Wolves are not as powerful as Rock Beasts. However they are fast, loyal, and very smart. As you know I love wolves and one has lived with me for many years. I named him DOG, yes all caps. Just so people would not be as scared of him if they knew he was a wolf. DOG says that his name is GOD spelled backwards so people will know who he is only after he passes.
I agree, Wolves are not as powerful as Rock Beasts. However they are fast, loyal, and very smart. As you know I love wolves and one has lived with me for many years. I named him DOG, yes all caps. Just so people would not be as scared of him if they knew he was a wolf. DOG says that his name is GOD spelled backwards so people will know who he is only after he passes.