Shocking footage has emerged of what is apparently a husky dog living inside the wolf enclosure at a zoo in China.

The video, filmed in Dezhou, Shandong Province on November 6, shows the animal with at least one injured leg, as it walks around the "wolf house."

Zookeepers admitted that a husky was living with the wolves but also suggested that the the two similar species living together should be seen as "interesting" by visitors.

They also reassured members of the public that the husky's leg injuries were not caused by the dog's untamed housemates, and were in fact caused by an accident.

The husky has been separated from the wolves while it recovers.

Footage has emerged from China of a husky being found in the wolf house in a zoo.

The video, filmed in Dezhou, Shandong Province on November 6, shows a husky having injuries on its leg staying with wolves in a wolf house.

The zoo officials admitted that a husky lived with wolves in the wolf house and they explained that it can improve the appreciation and interestingness for tourists.

They also clarified that the injuries on the husky's leg was caused by the steel bar. While, they have already separated it with wolves and gave treatment to help it recover.