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  • In New England they should be called "coywolves," not "coyotes" or coydogs"

    Ralph Maughan

    Important genetic study confirms Massachusetts coyotes are part eastern wolf- Dr. Jon Way who often comments on this forum is the lead author of a paper about to appear entitled, “Genetic Characterization Of Eastern “Coyotes” In Eastern Massachusetts.” He has allowed me to post a draft of this paper. These relatively large canids are hybrids…

  • The "Y-pole" for handling difficult dogs and wild canids

    Ralph Maughan

    Many people don’t like to see the use of snare poles on dogs, coyotes or wolves who are cornered but difficult to handle. Dr. Mark. R. Johnson, DVM has developed a more effective and humane device, the “Y-pole.” This pole mimics the kind of force (mostly psychological) that influences a canid by others of its…

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