Are dogs and coyotes related

Answer 1

Yes, coyotes and grey wolves are both canines and are very closely related to each other. Both species share a common ancestor, being the Canis lepophagus, and are still genetically close enough to hybridize and produce fertile offsprings called "coywolves". In fact, the two have hybridized in the wild for hundreds of years in certain regions of North America. The wolves living in the eastern and Atlantic regions of Canada and the north eastern parts of the US are actually hybrids between grey wolves and coyotes. The red wolves, previously listed as a species distinct from the grey wolf, are also canid hybrids descended from grey wolves and coyotes that interbred during the early days when much of the southern US was being converted into agricultural land and the fact that the wolves were among the carnivores being targeted at the time. Coyotes who survived better eventually interbred with the remnant grey wolf populations thus giving rise to these populations of coywolves.

Answer 2

While both Wolves and Coyotes are of the same Family, Canidae and are considered to be of the same Genus, Canis, that's where the relation ends especially if you also take the domestic dog into consideration. Whereas the domestic dog (Canis Lupus Familiaris) is directly related to and is actually a subspecies of the Wolf (Canis Lupus), the Coyote (Canis Latrans) is actually a 'cousin' to them both.

In other words, the family tree would look something like this (I hope this flow chart displays right :)

Canidae (Family)

• Canis (Genus)

• Canis Latrans (Species) = Coyote
• Canis Lupus (Species) = Wolf
  • Canis Lupus Familiaris (Subspecies) = Domestic Dog

Answer 3

They come from the same kind of animals. As to this date, there is no breeding between them as is the case of great dane and the chiuaua. Even dough they come from the same kind of animal some mechanical problems apply. So the answers is yes.

Answer 4

mabey,

there are alot of depates about it but they are saying that dogs and foxes are and if coyotes and wolfs live in the same den without fighting then why shouldent they be?

Answer

Coyotes belong to the same biological family as wolves do: Canidae. They evolved during the Pleistocene in North America.

Answer 5

They are separate species, but like all canines, probably have a common evolutionary ancestor.

Answer 6

Yes, a Coyote is related to a wolf and a dog.

Answer 7

no. because coyotes are much wilder. and dogs u havea better chance with than coyotes.

Answer 8

No, but wolves and coyotes had a common ancestor.

Answer 9

Yes, both coyotes and domestic dogs belong to the same genus of Canis.