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Larger dogs would probably come out on top and kill a raccoon. However, in the process, the dog would probably suffer some serious bites. In the wild raccoons do not normally attack dogs and prefer to avoid them.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoRaccoons can kill in more ways then one. They can give diseases to a dog such as rabies or create life threatening wounds.
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∙ 12y agoIf it has rabies, it is possible. If the dog is little, such as a chihuahua, it is quite possible. But, often a barking dog, especially a dog with a deep bark, will scare off a raccoon.
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∙ 12y agoYes, Especially if they have rabies.Raccoons can be very dangerous (even to humans) when frightened.
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∙ 8y agoUnless it is a puppy or a tiny breed of dogs, a raccoon would be unable to take down a dog.
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∙ 8y agoRaccoons have sharp teeth and claws and employ both when killing prey.
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∙ 8y agoNo, probably not. However, a large dog could kill a raccoon and would probably be seriously bitten and require a visit to a veterinarian for treatment and rabies shots.
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∙ 12y agoyes... especally smaller ones
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∙ 13y agoDepends on the dog
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∙ 13y agoNo..
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What predators do cats have?
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Do Cat have predators?
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Can raccoons harm your chickens?
Yes, raccoons will kill and eat chickens if they are not well secured.
Are raccoons and dogs related?
Both are technically carnivores but from entirely different families. Dogs are canids and raccoons are procyonids.
Are raccoons related to dogs?
No, raccoons are procyonids, not canids. Procyonidae is a New World family of the order Carnivora. It includes the raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, olingos, olinguitos, ringtails and cacomistles.
How do raccoons react to small dogs?
Raccoons generally avoid confrontations with dogs but may attempt to kill and eat a small dog, such as a puppy.
Are dogs a deterrent for raccoons?
Racccons do not like confrontations with dogs and will try to avoid them. If raccoons know that dogs are present in an area, they will avoid that area. To protect property and gardens and trash bins people will sometimes have a dog loose in the yard to keep raccoons away.
What do raccoons fear?
Raccoons fear any predator that could kill and eat them. The list would vary with the home range of the raccoon. It might include cougars, jaguars, bobcats, wolves, coyotes, alligators and, in some areas, large constrictor snakes. They are also quite wary of humans and dogs.
Are raccoons related to wolverines?
The raccoon dog of China, Japan, Korea, and southeastern Asia is so named because of its resemblance to a raccoon. It is not related to raccoons. For dogs in the US referred to as coon dogs or raccoon dogs, see next answer. No. Raccoon dogs are called such because they are used for hunting raccoons.
What do people do to raccoons?
People want to hunt raccoons on hunting season . They treed and kill raccoons . Hunting hounds ( that are hunting dogs ) also do the same .
What are the natural predators of salamanders?
birds, fish, raccoons, and dogs
