Husky and Coyote

Siberian Husky and Coyote Similarities

The Siberian husky, which developed as a sled dog breed in northeastern Asia and came to Alaska and northern Canada in the same role, is one of the more feral-looking strains of domestic dog, seemingly not far removed from their wild brethren. One of those relatives is the slightly smaller coyote of North and Central America, a supremely adaptable canine that has flourished alongside human development. The two are quite similar looking in a general sense, though important physical differences easily distinguish them.

Head

In a rough sense, the head of the husky and the head of the coyote much resemble one another. They both have erect, pricked ears, though those of the coyote are larger in proportion to their head than the dog’s. Both have prominent long muzzles, but the husky’s is somewhat broader and more round-edged than the sharp, narrow snout of the coyote.