coydog

coy·dog

(kī′dôg′, -dŏg′)

The hybrid offspring of a coyote and a dog.

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coydog

(ˈkɔɪˌdɒɡ)

(Animals) the hybrid of a male coyote and a female dog

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coy•dog

or coy-dog

(ˈkaɪˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg)

n.

theoffspring of a coyote and a dog.

[1945–50; coy (ote) + dog]

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coydog - offspring of a coyote and a dog

brush wolf, Canis latrans, coyote, prairie wolf - small wolf native to western North America

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Coydog pups consequently have a decided survival disadvantage.

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Other theories on what it is have ranged from a hyena or dingo to a coydog, the offspring of a coyote and a wild dog.

A beastly riddle

"Coydog," "brush wolf" and, sometimes hesitatingly, "coyote" have all been applied by the general public to what they have perceived as a big brother to the smaller, western coyote.