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Dog Articles:
Wolves & Coyotes
The Timber
Wolf, which undoubtedly has an influence in the formation of the
native; Indian and Eskimo dogs of this country, formerly occupied
practically the entire northern continent of America. He is a large,
strong animal, attaining a weight of probably well over 100 pounds.
His main points of difference from ‘true’ dogs are the woolly brush
and the small, obliquely set eyes.
In form he
is close counterpart of such dogs as the German Shepherd. His coat
is harsh and quite long, especially on the neck, throat, shoulders,
and hind quarters. In color he ranges from nearly pure white in the
Arctic to black in Florida and the more humid regions. The average
color is grizzled gray and buff.
The Coyote
is extremely similar in color, following the changes,
geographically, which characterize his big and burly cousin. In
weight the Coyote seldom goes over 60 pounds, and an average would
probably be under 40. He is much more fox-like in general
appearance, having relatively as well as actually a more slender
muzzle and even bushier tail. His gait is an easy, shadow-like trot
until scared or in hot pursuit, when he flattens out and simply
flies over the ground.
Source:
National Geographic 1919
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