Differences in Physical appearance between canids
| SPECIES | WOLF | COYOTE | DOG |
| Weight (lbs) | 70-115 | 20-35 | Variable |
| Height at Shoulder | 26-34 in. | 16-20 in. | Variable |
| Color | black, white, all shades of gray & tan, grizzled, never spotted | all shades of gray & tan, white or black very rare, never spotted. | Variable, may be spotted |
| Tail Carriage | hangs down or straight out, never curls | hands down or straight out, never curls | Variable, may curl |
| General Appearance | massive, long legged, first impression is often calf or deer | delicate, medium size, dog-like proportions with fox-like face. | Variable |
| Ears | rounded, relatively short, never hang down | pointed, relatively long, never hang down | Variable, may hang down |
| Muzzle | large and blocky | long and pointed | Variable |
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