{"id":104924,"date":"2022-04-22T12:37:01","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:37:01","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:37:01","slug":"is-it-a-coyote-or-fox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it a coyote or fox?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Is_it_a_coyote_or_fox\" title=\"Is it a coyote or fox?\">Is it a coyote or fox?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Is_a_fox_a_dog\" title=\"Is a fox a dog?\">Is a fox a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Where_do_foxes_live\" title=\"Where do foxes live?\">Where do foxes live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#What_is_the_fox_photo\" title=\"What is the fox photo?\">What is the fox photo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_fox_or_coyote\" title=\"How do you tell if it&#8217;s a fox or coyote?\">How do you tell if it&#8217;s a fox or coyote?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_coyote\" title=\"How do you tell if it&#8217;s a coyote?\">How do you tell if it&#8217;s a coyote?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Does_a_coyote_look_like_a_fox\" title=\"Does a coyote look like a fox?\">Does a coyote look like a fox?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Are_foxes_the_same_as_dogs\" title=\"Are foxes the same as dogs?\">Are foxes the same as dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Can_a_dog_breed_with_a_fox\" title=\"Can a dog breed with a fox?\">Can a dog breed with a fox?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Is_a_fox_considered_a_dog_or_a_cat\" title=\"Is a fox considered a dog or a cat?\">Is a fox considered a dog or a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Where_does_a_fox_usually_live\" title=\"Where does a fox usually live?\">Where does a fox usually live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Where_do_foxes_live_and_sleep\" title=\"Where do foxes live and sleep?\">Where do foxes live and sleep?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Where_do_foxes_live_in_Ireland\" title=\"Where do foxes live in Ireland?\">Where do foxes live in Ireland?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#What_is_the_home_of_an_fox\" title=\"What is the home of an fox?\">What is the home of an fox?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#What_is_fox_photos\" title=\"What is fox photos?\">What is fox photos?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#How_do_I_get_a_fox_picture\" title=\"How do I get a fox picture?\">How do I get a fox picture?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#What_are_foxes_known_for\" title=\"What are foxes known for?\">What are foxes known for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#How_do_I_identify_a_coyote\" title=\"How do I identify a coyote?\">How do I identify a coyote?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#What_to_do_if_you_see_a_fox_in_your_backyard\" title=\"What to do if you see a fox in your backyard?\">What to do if you see a fox in your backyard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#How_can_you_tell_if_its_a_coyote\" title=\"How can you tell if its a coyote?\">How can you tell if its a coyote?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_a_coyote\" title=\"How can you tell if your dog is a coyote?\">How can you tell if your dog is a coyote?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#What_else_looks_like_a_coyote\" title=\"What else looks like a coyote?\">What else looks like a coyote?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#What_animal_looks_like_a_fox_but_isn_t\" title=\"What animal looks like a fox but isn t?\">What animal looks like a fox but isn t?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Is_coyote_a_fox\" title=\"Is coyote a fox?\">Is coyote a fox?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-a-coyote-or-fox\/#Are_foxes_similar_to_dogs\" title=\"Are foxes similar to dogs?\">Are foxes similar to dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_a_coyote_or_fox\"><\/span>Is it a coyote or fox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to identify them is their size and body shape. The coyote has a much larger size, longer legs, a more muscular body, and a thinner tail. The fox, by contrast, has shorter legs, a smaller body, and a bushy tail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_fox_a_dog\"><\/span>Is a fox a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Foxes are a part of the Canidae family of animals, which makes them canines. They are closely related to domestic dogs and wolves. The canine family also includes coyotes, jackals, and even raccoons! Canines, also called canids, are characterized by their slender build, long legs, bushy tails, and long muzzles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_foxes_live\"><\/span>Where do foxes live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Habitat. Foxes usually live in <b>forested areas, though they are also found in mountains, grasslands and deserts. They make their homes by digging burrows in the ground.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fox_photo\"><\/span>What is the fox photo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fox Photo Inc. was <b>an American chain of photo stores, which sold cameras, photographic equipment and developed film<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_fox_or_coyote\"><\/span>How do you tell if it&#8217;s a fox or coyote?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to identify them is <b>their size and body shape. The coyote has a much larger size, longer legs, a more muscular body, and a thinner tail. The fox, by contrast, has shorter legs, a smaller body, and a bushy tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_its_a_coyote\"><\/span>How do you tell if it&#8217;s a coyote?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HEAD <b>The snouts are distinguishing features.<\/b><b>While the wolf&#8217;s snout is blocky, the coyote&#8217;s snout is pointed. EARS Looking at the ears is a key way to distinguish between a wolf and a coyote. Coyote ears are larger in proportion to head size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_coyote_look_like_a_fox\"><\/span>Does a coyote look like a fox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It has varied coloration, but is typically grey, brown or black. It has a very dog-like face and a long and fluffy tail. The most distinguishing attribute of the coyote is its size. It has much longer limbs, ears and snout, making it larger and taller than either fox.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_foxes_the_same_as_dogs\"><\/span>Are foxes the same as dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, it turns out that <b>foxes are related to dogs. They&#8217;re sort of like distant cousins. Both of them are members of the Canidae family, but they&#8217;re completely separate species and genera.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_breed_with_a_fox\"><\/span>Can a dog breed with a fox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A fox cannot breed with a dog. They do not share a compatible number of chromosome pairs, or genetic materials needed to interbreed. Science has not documented a single case of hybridization between a fox and a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_fox_considered_a_dog_or_a_cat\"><\/span>Is a fox considered a dog or a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Foxes Are Related to Dogs, but Act Like Cats<\/b> Although red foxes are part of the Canidae family along with dogs, they have more in common with cats.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_does_a_fox_usually_live\"><\/span>Where does a fox usually live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foxes are mainly active at sunrise and sunset, and they spend most of the day in a sheltered home called a den. This could be anything from a hole in between rocks or roots to an enlarged rabbit burrow. Foxes live in a huge range of habitats, including <b>deserts, grasslands, and forests<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_foxes_live_and_sleep\"><\/span>Where do foxes live and sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>dens<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_foxes_live_in_Ireland\"><\/span>Where do foxes live in Ireland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foxes are found on <b>farmland, woodland, coastal areas, uplands and urban areas with up to five families living per square kilometre in some parts of Dublin. This native species across Europe and Asia is so adept at crossing land and even ice bridges that it may have been one of the first species in Ireland.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_home_of_an_fox\"><\/span>What is the home of an fox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, red fox homescalled <b>densare usually on the edges of forests, near fields where hunting would be good. In the city, dens are often located under porches, where access to rodents is easy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_fox_photos\"><\/span>What is fox photos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fox Photo Inc. was an American chain of photo stores, which sold <b>cameras, photographic equipment and developed film.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_a_fox_picture\"><\/span>How do I get a fox picture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It may seem obvious, but once you have spotted a fox, even a sleeping one, <b>maintain your position and stay low.<\/b><b>Move quietly, focus quickly and squeeze the shutter.<\/b><b>Use flash. Even in the low light of winter, flash just gives your position away and is unlikely to add much illumination over a long distance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_foxes_known_for\"><\/span>What are foxes known for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Foxes are a part of the Canidae family of animals, which makes them canines. They are closely related to domestic dogs and wolves. The canine family also includes coyotes, jackals, and even raccoons! Canines, also called canids, are characterized by their slender build, long legs, bushy tails, and long muzzles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_identify_a_coyote\"><\/span>How do I identify a coyote?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here&#8217;s how to identify a coyote:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Color varies greatly but is usually gray to cinnamon gray.<\/li>\n<li>Heavy build.<\/li>\n<li>Long legs.<\/li>\n<li>A relatively short, dark-tipped tail that hangs down when it runs.<\/li>\n<p>29-Oct-2014<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_you_see_a_fox_in_your_backyard\"><\/span>What to do if you see a fox in your backyard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It has varied coloration, but is typically grey, brown or black. It has a very dog-like face and a long and fluffy tail. The most distinguishing attribute of the coyote is its size. It has much longer limbs, ears and snout, making it larger and taller than either fox.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_its_a_coyote\"><\/span>How can you tell if its a coyote?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to recognize a coyote. The coyote may look like a dog, but <b>it can be distinguished by a pointed nose and bushier tail. Although it resembles the larger wolf, it differs by keeping its tail between its legs when running. Foxes hold their tails straight out when running.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_a_coyote\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog is a coyote?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How can you tell if your dog is a coyote? They vary in appearance, depending upon the breed of dog responsible for their breeding. <b>One can identify Coydogs by their typical dark neonatal hair color, white face mask, ebony coat color in adulthood, and a bushy, downward tail<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_looks_like_a_coyote\"><\/span>What else looks like a coyote?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to identify them is <b>their size and body shape. The coyote has a much larger size, longer legs, a more muscular body, and a thinner tail. The fox, by contrast, has shorter legs, a smaller body, and a bushy tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_looks_like_a_fox_but_isn_t\"><\/span>What animal looks like a fox but isn t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is a large canine of South America. Its markings resemble those of foxes, but it is neither a fox nor a wolf. It is the only species in the genus Chrysocyon (meaning golden dog).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_coyote_a_fox\"><\/span>Is coyote a fox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Coyotes and Foxes are members of the same family, the Canidae  known as the canines. Given the chance to spot them in their habitats, it may be challenging to spot the difference between a coyote and a fox because of their similarities at a glance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_foxes_similar_to_dogs\"><\/span>Are foxes similar to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foxes are a part of the Canidae family of animals, which makes them canines. <b>They are closely related to domestic dogs and wolves. The canine family also includes coyotes, jackals, and even raccoons! Canines, also called canids, are characterized by their slender build, long legs, bushy tails, and long muzzles.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it a coyote or fox?Is a fox a dog?Where do foxes live?What is the fox photo?How do you tell if it&#8217;s a fox or coyote?How do you tell if it&#8217;s a coyote?Does a coyote look like a fox?Are foxes the same as dogs?Can a dog breed with a fox?Is a fox&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104924"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104924\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}