Animals Related to the Domestic Dog

It is easy to see the similarities between domestic dogs and this beautiful creature. The size of coyotes can be compared to that of a small German Shepherd. Coyotes are said to be very intelligent, adaptable, monogamous, and eat basically anything. This information is from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

This gorgeous species is native to Africa. They are opportunistic scavengers and predators. These jackals live in a society consisting of a monogamous mated pair as the leaders, their offspring, and non-breeding helpers. This information is from Arkive.

This species, though similar in size and shape to the coyote, is unique. First of all, it is considered to be the most threatened canid in the world. It also is the only species of wolf found in Africa. They are found up in the Ethiopian mountains where they live in close-knit territorial packs consisting of 3 to 13 adults. This information is from Arkive.

This species belongs to the genus Vulpes, or true foxes, within the Canidae family. They are the smallest of all foxes. They are adapted to the harsh deserts of Africa. This information is from Arkive.

This species belongs to the genus Lycaon within the Canidae family. They are highly sociable and have a unique social system where only the dominant male and female breed. The size of their packs range from 2 to 27 individuals. They are successful hunters that hunt in the cool of dusk and dawn. The pack allows their pups to eat first. This information is from Arkive.

This species belongs to the genus Chrysocyon within the Canidae family. They are fox like in appearance apart from their extremely long, thin legs. Their height averages at about 2 1/2 feet at the shoulder. This species is found in central South America. They hunt primarily during the night and during dusk and dawn hours. This information is from Arkive.

This species is also known as the Asian wild dog. They belong to the genus Cuon within the Canidae family. They are very sociable and live and hunt in packs that are similar to the African wild dog. Their packs tend to consist of more males than females. Unlike some of the other species of the Canidae family, the Dhole is soley carnivorous. Together as a pack, they are able to take down prey that is ten times their own body weight. This information is from Arkive.

This rare and little known species belongs to the genus Speothos within the Canidae family. They are native to South America. They tend to be active during the day and are associated with water. Most that is known of this species is from captive populations and the occasional observations of them in the wild. This information is from Arkive.

This species belongs to the genus Otocyon within the Canidae family. Most of their diet consists of small invertebrates, such as ants and termites. They have a nocturnal lifestyle. They are usually monogamous, and they show little territoriality. They are native to Africa.

This little known and notoriously elusive species belongs to the genus Atelocynus, or short-eared dogs, within the Canidae family. They are fox like in appearance, hence the name zorro, which is Spanish for fox. They are native to South America and are believed to be partially aquatic. This information is from Arkive.

This unique species belongs to the genus Nyctereutes within the Canidae family. They have a dense and long winter coat. They are native to East Asia but have also been introduced into Eastern Europe. To the Japanese they are known as the Tanuki. The Japanese have written interesting mythological tales on this species. This information is from FactZoo.com.