noun
- a hybrid animal that is the offspring of a coyote and a domestic dog
Examples
- The wildlife biologist identified the animal as a coydog based on its mixed features.
- Coydogs are relatively rare in the wild compared to pure coyotes.
- The shelter wasn’t sure if the stray was a coydog or just a mixed-breed dog.
- Genetic testing confirmed that the animal was indeed a coydog.
- Coydogs typically have characteristics of both parent species.
- The farmer reported seeing what appeared to be a coydog near his property.