(Coyote) Dog that resource guards owners and plays a bit rough

Let me know if you thing this dog is part coyote

[@joshuahoover]

One idea to tell if she's mixed with a coyote: get a roadrunner and see what happens next.

[@terridavis9278]

He he he ! Funny guy.

[@User7688.--_]

Joshua, I'm glad you're here! Love your humor! Darn funny you are. Not sure why you don't have more likes on your comments. Maybe people think you're being a smarta** instead of a stand-up darn funny guy that makes me laugh every time. 🌟

[@jeanjaeger7547]

She definitely has a coyote gait and the way she moves her head and hears and is very alert to sounds. She has coyote ears also

[@skrungy1428]

Yeah but then he has to carry the ACME weight off his property.

[@skrungy1428]

Prince found a crush

[@RairakkuMushi]

Okay but it was adorable to see Prince being less than perfect. That lady was his weakness lol

[@abovenbeyondlimits81]

Lol

[@PreludeDude]

Definitely seen some little hearts flowing out of prince's eyes on this one! He was like oooh big fluffy tail.

[@johnanon658]

Prince know what he likes😂

[@ramanagal]

The crazy girl he can't resist who would exhaust him if he lived with her :)

[@debihowell7545]

Haha

[@MissTee.]

I live in the bush.. she definitely has coyote mannerisms..it’s hard to describe she fluid almost like a dancer, and so quiet. Definitely a gorgeous dog. The boys sure did like her. I hope the best for all of them.

[@lhl9010]

I have seen these same mannerisms in dogs raised in relative isolation in family groups

[@marilynbridges8697]

The other dogs' reactions (excessive smelling and guarding behaviors) also are probably because they recognize she is part coyote.

[@mano4053]

I liked how confidently she listed the types of ancestors. Because usually, if a dog 'steps aside', you never know who the other party was. Specifically, which kind. You can only guess from the result :)

[@StankyCoyote]

I'm glad they can keep her from escaping. Mine are escape artists and the don't give up. Never. Years later, they still want to roam and hunt. They will hunt if you don't feed them. They will kill every animal in their path that can be food. No need to feed her. 😂

[@downeastjd1711]

She plays like my cattle dog mix. He's the same bouncy, spinny with a pushy bigger dog. I wouldn't be surprised if there's border collie, austrailian shepherd, and blue heeler. That tail and those ears are husky, for sure. I bet she's smart as hell. That dog needs a lot of vigorous physical/mental exercise, daily. Wear her out, and she'll happily do what you want.

[@CanEverything]

Absolutely correct.. no coyote here :)

[@houndhouse83]

I don't see coyote either. I've worked with a Coydog, and been around wolfdogs both, and they are a bit more aloof, and what I call "slinky". They have a different manuerism to them, and she plays a lot like the cattle dogs and huskies I see at the dog park.

[@karenscoville6307]

I have a rescue that looks a lot like Nova and also has strange mannerisms. I was told by one vet that she could be a Catahoula/ Heeler/ Australian Shepherd cross of some kind but another vet said she doesn't see any Catahoula so I don't know, but she's super smart, active and yes a little odd. I LOVE HER SO, SO MUCH!!!

[@crystalwinter-powers5208]

If the ears don't stand, then maybe catahoula...if they stand, then not up close...too much cartledge...would definitely droop more like a lab or a hound

[@Fiona2254]

I was thinking there was blue heeler there, the white tip is a blue heeler thing too when people don’t dock their tails. She looks a lot like my heeler Aussie mix and walks like him too. Spell edit.

[@AnimalFriend969]

She moves with a Coyotes gait...that’s 100% unmistakable!

[@topcatwarrior]

Border collies also have that low, smooth gait so Nova may be reflecting those traits.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AnimalFriend969]

@@topcatwarrior while I respect your response, as I said, it’s unmistakable. Body language and movement of canines is a passion of mine so I spend countless hours just watching the way different species of canids move

[@topcatwarrior]

@@AnimalFriend969 Agree to disagree then, shall we?😊 I live on a small ranch in the North County and have coyotes on my property with great frequency. I was only pointing out that BCs have a slinky gait when they are working. Whether or not Nova has coyote in her, she’s an interesting dog!

[@lbarmstrong1]

Slinky is a great word. I have two border collie/huskys and they slink a little but I thought Nova bounced with just minimum slink :) @@topcatwarrior

[@RandoWisLuL]

@@topcatwarrior North County where? lol

[@Plumbump]

People who know dogs well can tell when a particular one is part wild-dog. I had a rescue that i'm 99% sure was at least half dingo. Thankfully, besides general weirdness, no serious issues besides dragging his food off to eat it, or burying it.. or, somehow scaling a 6ft fence despite him being a foot tall, or bringing me dead rabbits (he was that fast) or.. corrupting all my other dogs and teaching them how to burrow under fences. He was very very weird with people in general, and couldn't handle more than two in the same room as him. Also, he didn't howl, he yodeled.

[@crystalwinter-powers5208]

Look up Basenji...probably a mix...I've owned them....taught mine to stay in the car with the windows down...came out of sister's house to find him sitting on the hood...he had not left the car, so I told him'good boy'! Lol training basenjis...using horse training techniques...they obey out of respect, not fear

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

My neighbors had a coydog who was exactly like that. She climbed trees, could jump 6 feet from a stand position, hid her toys/food, was *extremely* prey driven and she didn't bark and when she did, it sounded exactly like a coyote barking but slightly deeper in tone. Another interesting thing about coyotes is that they don't play bow..they do, but nearly as often as dogs do.

[@jimmorrison3715]

Me too! He was extremely aggressive and he would often run away. We gave him away when my dad found him in the woods dragging home a dead deer

[@nancytwinkle7677]

If you were sold a Shiba Inu than I could see how a dingo or 1/2 dingo would've easily been sold to you

[@naerwyn239]

I had two Dingoes when I was a kid. One was an amazing dog (Dingo), and the other (Spot)... I wish had been culled. Dingo was SO well-mannered and loved to listen and work w you. Spot just loved to actually hunt children. Chasing and ripping our clothes apart. After Spot started ripping at flesh, my parents decided to give Spot away, but they didn't want to separate the brothers, so Dingo was given away too. :( I miss Dingo. He was a good boy. I hope he lived and died well.

[@ireneparrish3070]

She moves like a coyote, that easy gracefulness. Her tail is very coyote looking. I got a masters degree working with lots of captive coyotes. I would love to see videos of you training coyotes.

[@Fiona2254]

My dog is a heeler Aussie mix, both parents had papers, and he looks and moves like her. Drake has one brown and one blue eye and some “red” in his fur but otherwise they could be siblings down to the shape of the tail.

[@soloplaysgames9965]

Was Drake named after the rapper? Lol

[@lmlm-ph4pp]

Same, I'd like to see some videos of coyote training!

[@Fiona2254]

@@soloplaysgames9965 nah Drake was named after dragons. I’m a sci-fi fantasy fan of many years and his blue eye is laser like making me think of dragons (Smaug) 🤣

[@MarieAxelsson]

yeah I was about to say the way she plays is like a dance.

[@zuzuspetals9281]

My next door neighbor owned a hand raised wolf that was a shy, sweet, reclusive animal. I dearly loved her. She was selective about the people she trusted. She showed up on my doorstep any time they were away and there was a thunderstorm, would come inside as far as the entry until the storm had passed, then want out to go home. She also would sit by me at the swimming pool when I watched her and their house. Such a kind soul.

[@lulumoon6942]

What a privilege! My animal friendships are very cherished. 🙏

[@RS-xq6je]

I'm guessing the wolf had a key for the door at home to let itself back in wey aye man 😂

[@smurxxx0910]

​@@RS-xq6je teepees don't have locked doors.

[@renefeindt1174]

Even the way she’s exploring her environment is unique. She’s really taking in every single detail in her surroundings. Checking out the umbrella and exploring the pool not just playing in it. Along with the play style, I strongly agree with Joel here. Resource guarding, while not uncommon with dogs, just seems like a given with any wild species.

[@Apex_K9]

I personally see no as you put it (wild) tendency

[@bradleyboyer9979]

My dog does that, and he's definitely not part coyote.

[@coonhound_pharoah]

Blue merle border collie. She looks and acts like my purebred, who we think has canine compulsive disorder.

[@lhl9010]

she is in a brand new environment, not unusual

[@solideomusical]

This would be easy to tell but sadly Beckman's is not boarding any Road Runners at this time.

[@maddyhall4171]

😂😂

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

🤣😆

[@dlmsarge8329]

Top comment!!

[@janemorrow6672]

😂

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

That's the next animal Joel will train

[@uncannycanislupuslovlygzk7230]

I have a 2 year old coyote, husky, blue healer, Belgian Malinois mix. This girl does have my boy's play style with a calmer demeanor to it, so I wouldn't be surprised if she did have some 'wild' genetics lol. One thing that really stuck out to me was that she had no 'yapping' during her play, most coyotes are very yippy and vocal during play in a similar way to a fox. Though I did notice that she would break play to go of and instead go and check the borders of her surroundings which is very typical for coyote dogs. This was an interesting session and I enjoyed watching it! 😄 🐕

[@JOHNBOYC2]

This dog seems better behaved than some of your resident dogs, and the owner is paying you, it's genius really 😂

[@atimidbirb]

I love how she goes batshit crazy spinning the moment Prince comes out each time xD it´s honestly so cute. i hope you guys meet up again on casual terms.

[@orelas167]

Watching her reminds me of a video where a strange lioness comes up to a pride lion and starts lying down very suggestively. The narrator says, "She's got an itch that needs scratching."

[@Crw249]

She actually looks a lot and the eye like a smooth blue Merle border collie. My female was a big marker and spinner. Could be coyote but a lot of traits of a working line BC.

[@leashr]

Yes she reminds me of a merle working line bc too but different head and tail like Joel points out.

[@STYLEE-T]

I agree. She's definitely a working dog. Suppressing natural behavior in a designed breed loos like the only problem to me. All they have to do is put it in the best position to utilize those skills, and if she doesn't show natural skills on the farm. Then talk about other breeds. She's a beautiful bitch though.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

I have a red Australian and he does the same spins and hits with his butt. It’s the funniest think to watch.

[@Savagelobo]

I first thought there could possibly was a Koolie (Australian dog breed) *sorta a kelpie type dog* into the mix. I’ve then realized perhaps there was once a coyote till later on… a few herding breeds were into mix, and then therefore her current blood line remains Husky for now.

[@machelleperham7046]

@@Savagelobo Hi from Australia where we have the working dogs…cattle dogs/heelers, kelpies, border collies. Australia cannot take credit for the Koolies as they are a New Zealand bred working dog I think you’ll find….lots of rivalry between our countries mostly in jest but credit where it’s due NZ bred this breed I’m sure. To me I see a cattle dog tail in this dog along with some of her behaviour, however, in saying that my daughter in law has a whippet that has most of this dogs behaviour, her air time with jumps are amazing to watch along with the spinning before sprinting, also has the dominance traits of not sharing so interesting. Have a good day.

[@Subxenox15]

I've watched about 50 videos so far, and my biggest takeaway about Joel, is maybe even more than a Dog Trainer, he's a Dog Philosopher xD he has so many incredibly deep insights into the psyche of them, I see him talk things out, mostly to himself, like he's deep in thought about incredibly complex details of dog behavior. I really dig it.

[@CanEverything]

Nope.. so many mistakes with his training stuff.

[@mjhopgoodswe]

@@CanEverything Elaborate, please.

[@alexandram8653]

I only saw this one video and his own dog does not listen to him, it seems. Prince, Prince.., Prince!!!

[@RS-xq6je]

​@@CanEverythingdo you have any footage showcasing your expertise?

[@jastirn]

Australian cattle dogs (blue heelers) jump like this when they play. Our cattle dog/Akita mix does. Also explains the spots. Aussie Shepherds and maybe border collies tuck their butts when they play and work.

[@heatherhiller5581]

yes

[@juliewalsh7401]

Yeah we had a Border Collie/Samoyed mix who had these exact same moves. All feet in the air, jumping and spinning, especially playing with other dogs, but also playing with a stick( never would fetch it back tho). She once bit an neutered chow on the tongue when he would just not leave her alone. The owner was pissed but he never called his big dog off. And she didn’t try to battle to the death, was just telling him NO. Obviously, my favorite dog ever. She was great with our kids too, if they pulled too hard on her she would give the warning growl but never bit them.

[@TheDmccoy]

That sounds like a beautiful mix! I had a Newfoundland/Akita mix. She was 120 pounds and looked like a bear. I now have a cattle dog/pit Bull mix. I am not allowed to go anywhere alone…

[@davidm2783]

I love the way you actually physically explain what you’re explaining, thank you for that.

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

That is a drop dead gorgeous dog though, she is legit on of the prettiest dogs I've seen. I like the merle coat, but just her general shape, she's a pretty dog.

[@carvensstlouis5542]

U know what’s funny is all the dogs was so obsessed with her 😂 I feel like every time the other dogs smelled her they instantly got hooked 🤣

[@jocelynbryan2215]

There are many coyotes that come into town where I live and many of them are pretty comfortable walking around the neighborhoods. The way nova walks and play, the proportions of her body and just the way she moves, definitely shows a probability of having coyote in her genes. If you were to take away her coat color and pattern, and swapped it for tan, you would be able to see it more in its entirety

[@ericjay6021]

Well dogs, coyotes and wolves are all related so probably

[@xtiphuny89]

@@ericjay6021that’s irrelevant. There’s a huge difference between ancient links and current genes. What he sees is a high probability of current coyote genes.

[@xtiphuny89]

I looked up coyote dog mix to see how similar she would look to others, and it’s striking. The trainer has a good eye, i would say.

[@jocelynbryan2215]

@@xtiphuny89 I agree! Her behavior is very distinct from the average domesticated dog behavior, it would be interesting if they did some type of dna test just to see ✨

[@jocelynbryan2215]

@@ericjay6021 very true! But at the same time, related doesn’t mean the same 🤷🏽‍♀️ her behavior is very unique compared to your average dog. There’s always a higher percentage of a certain dna strand that characteristics stem from. Compare a direct wolf-husky hybrid for example to a domesticated pure husky breed… larger size, larger paws, sometimes thicker coat and overall differences in behavior as well

[@knequestrian93]

I think you're dead on with the coyote part. But man is she stunning! She's definitely showing the ticks of a coyote (I don't want to say behaviors cause there's nothing to suggest she's pure blood coyote)

[@Apex_K9]

I see nothing that indicates coyote

[@Yeoman7]

She seems like the sweetest lil coyote

[@danh7804]

I am a hunter I sit on hills in trees from the prairies to the mountains. That dog definitely has yote in it the jump twist is what I've seen numerous times in pups I'd say it's almost like a pounce they do when rodent hunting..

[@lhl9010]

lots of canines do it

[@tanishascott4501]

I had a blue heeler/border collie/husky mix that I swear looked like a coyote when you looked at her from head on. She wasn't one to spin like some others who have commented, but LOVED to run. She was also the more "motherly" type that wanted to be checking on everyone else in the pack and tried to adopt anything small.

[@kconway2263]

I’m getting kelpie vibes from her. They’ve got a wild look about them, too, although I don’t know about spinning. I’ve only seen them jumping on the backs of sheep or herding. Some of the herding breeds can have intense dogs if they come from working lines. They don’t seem like they’d make good pets but are great if you want to do activities with them. I’m not surprised your heeler/border collie/husky had endurance. All three breeds were developed for it.

[@nikkisims3878]

I definitely see coy in her.. it's her presence, my childhood dog was a husky coy mutt.. they have a different intensity despite their size and the play is springy... She was different than my akc husky. She lived to 18 and had very wild tendencies it was impossible keeping her contained.

[@kellyalves756]

She looks like a coyote and a Dalmatian had a love connection.

[@dlmsarge8329]

Let's face it: Prince is a stud on so many levels!

[@paulacraig8252]

This is one of the most beautiful dogs I've seen🐶💖

[@lindakay1700]

She’s a beautiful dog, love her markings!

[@topcatwarrior]

I don’t necessarily see coyote in Nova, although coy-dogs are not all that uncommon in the Inland Empire. Some of her quirkiness could be due to Husky/Border Collie genes, as they can be quirky breeds and she is still very young. I have a cattle dog/Aussie mix with Kelpie and Border Collie also. My dog plays very similarly with hops and spins at times like Nova did. She is also dominant and uses the herding breed hard stare that can be disconcerting at times. My pit bull and bulldog mix fortunately don’t take her stare the wrong way so I don’t have any scuffles due to that. Anyway, great video, it was a fun one.

[@downeastjd1711]

I was thinking the same. I have a border collie/austrailian shepherd/blue heeler/hangin tree mix. He's the same way with a pushy, bigger dog--bouncy, spins, and laser-beam stare.

[@clarehidalgo]

The face resembles a Koolie (a breed descended from Border Collie and Kelpie breed)

[@CanEverything]

Right.. not coyote to see

[@NDemanuele1]

Very interesting. One time I was at the grocery store and parked next to a guy with a "wolf-like" dog next to him. I asked: " Is that part Wolf?" He said: "It is a Wolf! 😆" He explained that he's raised a few and knows how to handle them. He also said when he registers them, he has to register them as a mutt. He has a friend who breeds them in Idaho. It's scary though.

[@naerwyn239]

I can't believe that in 2022 people still think that this is okay. Humans setting up wild (or half-wild) animals for failure and eventual death. The amount of animals that have to be put down due to idiots like the one you described is incredibly sad. I used to live in Idaho and it's a cesspool of ignorant and uneducated animal-owners. I cannot believe the amount of people there who think having wild animals as a pet is okay, just because it "looks like a cool dog." They call themselves "animal lovers" but they have zero respect for what these animals actually are. They defile the animal by trying to make it something it is NOT. It's disgusting.

[@lhl9010]

there is no registry for mutts, there are registries for domestic wolves.

[@xtiebro]

⁠@@lhl9010he probably means register with the city most likely... for dog licences you sometimes have to give the breed for confirmation of identification for those not microchipped.

[@twilightstar5694]

Beautiful Creature. The color spots and her physique is absolutely stunning. Take care of this magnificent pet.

[@BlueSkyDogs]

Thank you, thank you and a thousand more thank you's.... I was so worried about my 6 month old puppy, who was so well behaved, but then she started barking and everything and I couldn't get her under control when out walking. Firstly I learned from you about the "fear period" but most importantly I had lost my confidence with her. I've had dogs before but not with the same problem barking so I researched and researched and none of the advice I was getting was working........ 1 mornings work using your stop and pop technique along affirmative action and she has snapped back into the beautiful dog she always was. You are the Goat. Blue and I am so grateful for your teachings. B

[@Flutterby411]

She could be husky with (Looks so much like a) Koolie in the mix - koolies are springy kind of jumpers and total goofballs when playing. Beautiful dog!

[@The_Woof_Pack]

I can definitely see Koolie, they jump and run on the backs of cattle.

[@lisabach7247]

I agree with the koolie. Rare but not impossible for sure

[@Flutterby411]

@@The_Woof_Pack I have a koolie x Border Collie, more koolie in temperament and with the blue merle pattern coat. The way the dog in this clip hears every single sound as well- that's a BC and koolie thing...she even heard them owner say 'sit' when talking, not telling her too. A very intelligent dog right there :)

[@larrypayne6020]

With out a DNA test. Australian Coolie , they are mutts but related to the German Tigers. ( Teeger) . She will really be in happy unless she is worked . And I mean worked all day. That is why border collies are poor house pets they weren't bred to be house dogs. They were bred to be rough tugh gritty and to turn the head of a one tonne bull

[@machelleperham7046]

@@larrypayne6020 sorry dude need to point out Australian Koolies don’t exist as Koolies are a New Zealand bred working dog. Border Collies almost NEVER work cattle here in Australia as Kelpie and Heelers (cattle dogs) are bred for that work not Border collies. You can have working dogs as pets and they make brilliant house pets for the right people ( I have x2 in the city, 13yr Blue Heeler, 9month Kelpie).

[@graceyrose666]

I've seen a number of coyote hybrids in rural Oregon and yes she definitely is. They don't quite act like dogs, it's like they just don't naturally consider a pack structure that big a deal in their life/see themselves very independent. When you mentioned how she likes Prince- the females that have met my male Akita were VERY overtly found of him even when fixed, I suppose it's the stronger breeding instincts/expectations in a wild animal. My sister has one and she would go in heat more often and longer than a dog, and after being fixed would still behave in heat like nothing changed. Apparently domestication of animals has a huge effect in that area, so saying they're odd compared to a dog is a good way to look at it, they just don't think or function the exact same way.

[@animeloveer97]

coyotes def have packs...

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

Coyotes form packs just like wolves do and just like wolves, these "packs" are more like dynamic families, with a mother,father and offspring. They bond closely with each other and if either mate dies, the other may never take another mate.

[@leilawitherspoon503]

Where in Oregon do you see them ? I'm also from Oregon

[@graceyrose666]

@@leilawitherspoon503 I'm at the central coast specifically

[@calamity0.o]

Female coyotes will lure a male dog out to the rest of its group for the kill. Thinks it's about to get laid and gets ambushed instead.

[@The.Nasty.]

At first I thought it was an Australian Shep mix but between the narrow muzzle, lankiness, and general movement, remind me of a coyote and I’ve seen hundreds of coyotes in my lifetime. Honestly, seeing her across a field at dusk, she would look like a coyote to me just from her silhouette.

[@80Toad]

Beautiful girl. I live in northern Canada and regularly see coyotes, in my yard even. She definitely is shaped and moves a lot like a coyote.

[@kristacook8317]

Totally coyote dog! I had one and they are very unique!! Very challenging but an amazing teacher too...all other dogs were obsessed with her.

[@chriskola3822]

I had a dog that was a rescue from a reserve up here. I'm 90% sure he had coyote/wolf in him. Certainly a quirky dog but he was so smart and great with his pack. This dog screams boarder collie or shepherd of some sort but has a lot of coyote characteristics. Really see it in her muzzle when you are examining her.

[@draco9719]

Had a half coyote as a kid for a long time she was the best dog, only thing was before she got old she would hop our 6ft concrete wall and wander but hardly ever got in trouble. Our young male heeler mix eventually reacted to her getting too close to a toy of his, she (old at the time) pinned his ass in a moment and he was really respectful after that.

[@janesawyer3495]

I had a collie, husky, coyote mix. Very smart, great dog.

[@vtmielfgirl]

Coyote. Her tail and the way she slinks when she walks give it away. Very interesting interactions with Prince. Very playful and was great with others. Thinking the chihuahua might not make it if she isn’t corrected. She might see it as dinner. 😏

[@danielstreeter6738]

Don't coyotes tend to let their tails hang limp, though?

[@sfields619]

That Weimaraner is absolutely beautiful

[@Abaumanii]

I love your videos despite more than 10mins long. I learn so much from all the actions.

[@tsbrownie]

The body profile on this dog looks coyote-ish. The ear-points and muzzle the same. My sister got a puppy from the shelter and it was cool until it hit puberty. Even though she was spayed, her behavior became nuts. She jumped up on a tall kitchen counter and ate a whole chicken, bones and all. She did the same with a loaf of bread, plastic bag and all. They found the closure tab in her poop. She chewed everything. She turned furniture into nests. She would race around the backyard like a crazy dog. But she was very friendly, never bit. They took her back to the shelter after a couple years and the shelter confirmed the dog was at least half coyote.

[@cmwranch1010]

We live in an open area with a lot of coyotes and she definitely looks like she could be part coyote. She really has that look and movement.

[@sundoesshine8800]

Same here. It's usually pretty dark when we see them so have to rely on their sihouette and mannerisms to id them before they're close enough to be sure. She's got many similar features.

[@singingstars5006]

Agreed.

[@CanEverything]

Nope..

[@lourobin2728]

Definitely Husky. The ears, tail and neck fur. Huskies tend to be skittish. What an original mix!

[@arichiquabtd8092]

This is my favourite dog out of the videos I've watched thus far. I don't know why.

[@unfinished8kt]

Coyote or not, she's beautiful! Also, funny seeing the play with Prince at the beginning. Reminded me of when I was a kid and I was playing during a sleepover - completely silent lolol

[@OnkyoGrady]

I agree on the coyote mix. She plays like a fox or coyote with the spring and spin stuff. That nose to ear ratio and full body submission stuff too, although I've seen plenty of dogs do that.

[@denisechan7878]

The way she holds her tail and the high jumping in the front, movements remind me of a fox. Well even the shape of her tail really looks like it. Her behavior with prince really looked fox like. I understand it’s not physically possible, but wow.

[@lalai91]

That's what I was thinking too!

[@Sureyoudo]

I'm an oceanographer and that definitely is a coyote!😂

[@poiwytlee]

Awh the Rhodesian ridgeback boy is sooo precious!!

[@joyfulk9services]

What a quirky thing Nova is 🤣 I laughed A TON. Definitely see some border collie play style in there with the spinning, but the leaping off the ground while vertical spinning is definitely unique... Very independent when assessing the new environment... Yet also very possessive and clingy of her resources. Her gait is very coyote-like, and peeks over her shoulder and peripherals as if surveying her surroundings constantly... But with a mix like that it would not be surprising either... Going to take a team for sure to modify her play style, she almost seems to feel she has a right to it, and doesn't seem to care while giving that side eye-roll trotting away, predicting the go-get and grab 🤦🏼‍♂️ such a fun session to watch! What a unique and quirky dog! Would love to see the most detailed DNA test on the market to really narrow that answer down lol... She likes dogs, as if meant to be in a pack, unlike Border Collies, but that can be husky as well... She oozes confidence and funny the other dogs are a bit wigged out by her energy as well, as if they sense something is a little off 👀 Really want to see a behavioural assessment on the resource guarding-would she do it around all these new dogs in a new environment too? or just the household and family dogs/puppies ? Would she do it to a dominant male like Prince (maybe not)? That new doodle female (likely)? She seems super sensitive and receptive to the "go away" from you, Joel. I wonder if she'd be that receptive at home from her humans? Please do another episode of Nova. A home visit to them would be so cool to see these behaviours they speak of, because at your facility she looks great! Keep us in the loop!

[@therealslimshady6763]

Coyotes are extremely smarties They just don't give a fuck about you. It would be a vigorous training session Coyote's are the smartest Canines

[@lbarmstrong1]

Yes, the side eye!

[@winskypinsky]

When I lived in the Yukon I owned an Alsatian X Irish Wolfhound. Amazing dog. She looked like a Griffon. This dog did not act ‘domestic’. Look, you know when you have a dog that has a wild mix “Did you see what that dog just did?!” If you want to confirm your instincts that your dog has coyote or wolf, let them loose in a densely treed area. My Sasha could run through the woods in deep snow like the wind. She was not clumsy or lumbering like domesticated dogs. It was impressive. She also use to leave all night and run with coyotes. She lived until she was 18. She was heart and soul. Would defend my family to the death. She was well named: Sasha, protector of men. Love your show man! I’ve got a male Jack now! Holy cow. 😂

[@tinatrottier582]

You must be English….they are the only folks I know of, that calls German Shepherds Alsatians….😂

[@lulumoon6942]

Lovely memories you shared of your dear Sasha! Would that they could live so much longer, but 18 is amazing for any dog, but especially a big dog! 😮

[@RS-xq6je]

​@@tinatrottier582I'm ashamed to agree in my experience we usually call them that when they're any colour other than the traditional German shepherd coat it grinds my gears 😂 that and when we say samidge instead of sandwich

[@huskymom429]

Hello there! I’ve raised and shown Siberian husky’s for years and they are a hilarious breed! That dog acts so much like a husky. The spinning at play, the whining, the jumps in the air, the like of water, she does look like a husky /Australian Shepard mix imo. But the husky is there! Lol 😂

[@user-bg4qj2zu3m]

Yea, my huskies act like that too!

[@phoenixdarkmoon8040]

I have a full blooded Siberian husky who plays with my lab like this. He LOVES to jump and spin and he is very vocal and dramatic whimpering and yipping. I can maybe see some coyote in her facial features but behavior wise all I see is a young Husky, even with the "resource guarding" He tried to do that when he was younger and even snapped at me once when I was feeding him, but after that one time I quickly established that I was boss and now the resource guarding with the humans stopped. He still barks at the lab if we're playing fetch and he gets the ball, rope, whatever first or he tries to take it from the lab, but the lab is good about asserting himself back so I think the barking is more play than actual resource guarding at this point because even my kids can take the ball , bone whatever, and there's no growling or anything. He will either let them take it or he'll snatch it up and run away wanting them to chase him for it

[@suescott5797]

Joel, how about putting a microphone on the dog owner?

[@SuperAmzy1]

Amazing. Definitely see Cayote in her, the way she moves, her face, everything, she is so cute and goofy.

[@jimnordquist995]

I saw 4 coyotes running in a field in Northern Alberta, one of which was coloured exactly like a Lassie Collie. Still looked like a coyote.

[@itsflownin]

Hey Beckman, I loved this video. It’s a perfect example of showing how the owners learn and take in the process and realize some of the things you are trying to teach them or say to them. A lot of things are way overlooked by owners.

[@paranoid5881]

My dog was 4/5ths coyote, very smart and loyal but she didn't like certain dogs and would get into fights, quick sharp teeth. Very different then normal dog behavior but still very smart.

[@oneeyedowl3888]

The way it moves and the ears give it away. Def coydog.

[@morriganravenwolf]

I have a coydog, Luna. I had found a litter of puppies, on the north side of the Grand Canyon, back in 2015. I kept one, and gave the rest to a humane society. One of Luna's siblings was dna tested. It came back as 50% shepherd, 50% unknown. Before I had even heard about the dna test, I was sure she was part coyote. She has the classic sideways gait. Also, the neighbors say she howls when we go somewhere. She thinks every stick or ball or toy belongs to her. She is very stand-offish to other dogs. She barks at some people, and is friendly to others. I think she's just a good judge of character.

[@KingsMom831]

Nova definitely carries herself in a unique way (different from most dogs) There’s something about the way she moves…. Here’s a clip of one of the mini coyotes we’ve been seeing in our neighborhood in recent years they are becoming regulars around here lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHfVoHuen8qAr7M

[@hanksimon1023]

Cool video and it does show the walk. Two thing we also want to see is how a coyote acts when dogs and people are around, and how hyper alert they are because they are both predators ... and potential prey for wolves, large dogs, and people

[@TheMinimalistTherapist]

That's a great video, we don't have coyotes in the UK so I was struggling to imagine what Nova was bring compared to. Very interesting!

[@KingsMom831]

@@TheMinimalistTherapist I wasn’t sure if the link would work or not? I’m glad you were able to see it, although it’s not a very good quality clip. I live in California several hours north of Joel and I would imagine coyotes down there looks similar to this. Can I ask what part of the UK you were in? I’ve always wanted to visit

[@KingsMom831]

@@hanksimon1023 Exactly! I have some other videos but I’ll have to look through thousands of video clips to find them lol. I’m sure there’s better quality stuff here on KZbin. Great point about predator and prey

[@User7688.--_]

“Oh, a coyote? I have a video right here.? ❤️

[@tatt2D31]

I had a bordercollie mixed with husky..red merle with blue eyes that acted just like her.

[@kimgreiner8817]

I am doing agility with her now and she is having so much fun. She is the smartest dog I've ever had...

[@meowinde]

she's BEAUTIFUL. I'M OBSESSED.

[@CurrentlyBlazed]

I have a coyote mix also! Husky/Aussie/Coyote. His name is Rowdy, and he's a wonderful boy. Just turned 12 years old this year too! Edit: I love my dog lol, he's dope

[@reginaaustin3946]

We had a coyote dog he was the sweetest dog and so good with our baby back a long time ago. He had different colors brown and yellow I guess brentle color I guess that's what color you call it. But he was the best dog.

[@termlvelocitypast6227]

Well I hope prince and that beautiful hybrid fell in love and had some puppies...would be so smart

[@Moriah7913]

I have a red heeler and husky mix that I adopted at around 2 years old. He's the best and sweetest dog ever!

[@dreamgaits]

LOL Joel I love the way you look at that "dog"!

[@bordercolliesdownunder7245]

...and I love the way she looks back at him💚

[@NPPP8564]

Hey Beck, the spinning from Nova, “Coyote”, I call them 360’s, all my dogs have been like wild animals at times, especially the Prue Breed Red Kelpie, that’s their favourite move, it’s their play bow, Super Fast 360, “you won’t catch me “.

[@kellyalves756]

It’s a popular game known as “ showing off.” 😁

[@mnj640]

That would be the dingo in the kelpies

[@DenaliPBD4331]

Whatever she is she's exceptionally beautiful.😍

[@ingridbond3432]

seen a lot of coyote. the front, side and back, looks like a coyote, runs, jumps and interacts like a coyote! nice wild dog :)

[@MrsFitzus]

If she's part "Mexican street dog" then she could have coyote in there because street dogs are probably interbreeding with local coyotes

[@Apex_K9]

Not true

[@smurxxx0910]

That's why we need a wall

[@budgunter8950]

Nova seemed more Dominant with the other dogs and submissive and playful with Prince. It was like Nova was showing her place in a Hierarchy of a Pack Structure. It was interesting how only Nova and Prince fed off of each others energy and got each other amped up. I'd like to watch more of them together and see why they liked each other so much.

[@BlackReshiram]

regardless of if she has coyote in her, all i can say is my gods, shes absolutely beautiful

[@ba-it3xz]

Really beautiful looking dog

[@siosinsin7305]

I don't personally think she's coyote, huskies have these kind of quirky personalities

[@adamthomas2403]

Australian Shepard or Koolie mix. Common working breeds in Aus

[@breaking_bear]

What a fun property to work on! Livin the dream!

[@Jackie-rc6cj]

What an interesting dog mix. Brilliant advice. Love this channel.

[@djs0524]

I'm former military police K9 handler and rehabing dogs for a local rescue for over 11 years. Enjoy your videos and layout of your enclosures. There are a few features that lead me to believe a coyote may be part of this dog are the tail, it's size, and the ear separation. I would definitely get DNA test just to know and perhaps help with training methods.

[@LavitosExodius]

They had a DNA test and talked about it around the 4min mark and it didn't show up. But Mexican street dog did. The question is though would they even test for wild genes in one of those tests.

[@FreedomLovinLady]

I've seen that ear separation in working border collie lines, it even came out in my border collie litter from two years ago. The more "show" or AKC conformation lines have the closer ears more on top of the head, but the working lines are farther apart and can be tipped or stand straight.

[@breadfruitproductions486]

Canine, breed, name... right? Doing my dog's DNA early on and understanding his actual breed mix helped so much in understanding his behaviors and training. When it was clear he was not what the rescue thought he was and knowing how the breeds in his 'mix' behave and why, was a big eye-opener and helped with our training, and living with him throughout the cycles of his life.

[@evannatteford1784]

Connery was so confused when Joel grabbed him, he's like wait what'd I do imma good boy.

[@georgiagirl1961]

My German Shepherd Husky mix looks like a coyote or a wolf to me and to other people. Shes about 31/2 months old and very verbal. She squeaks like she has a squeaky toy stuck inside her and chirps alot. She's mouthy and an odd player. She plays with my male American Bulldog who has tolerated her antics since i got her at 7 weeks old. Shes super smart and different than the other dogs. I've owned. I had 2 German Shepherds before her and another one several years ago. I had other breeds in between. Im 62 years old and keep my dogs for their lifetime. 13 years on one of my shepherds. The other not quite that long. I wished they would never depart from us but im grateful for all the love they passed my way.

[@imagineskyy1849]

My dog is a street dog from Thailand. Similar weirdness. I was told mine is a prairie breed. I think it definitely is a wild trait. Most ask if mine is wild, he is not. Although there are some things we have had a hard time training with due to his weirdness.

[@lisacraig1894]

I’ve seen a Australian Shepard play like this, and even hiding in the back of a truck when me and my toddler were trying to pet some yearling colts. It would hide in the truck and jump up and scare the colts away.

[@brandireneecrosby5361]

Wow!she so moves like a coyote.she loves the water.

[@karinasarfo]

She may move like a coyote, but she also moves very much like a border collie.

[@sallyostling]

DNA test, yesterday!! Once you "see" it (coyote), you can't "unsee" it. Very convincing that's part coyote. Adorable dog though.

[@sundoesshine8800]

Yes, she really is a pretty dog.

[@marshareed7565]

One thought I had about this dog that may help tremendously…. Regardless of the mix(because it would apply to all breeds mentioned) would be to have “a job”. Long walk with a weighted pack…. Nosework…. Something to engage that brain.

[@KathgoKat]

Exactly!!!

[@lizzieburgess674]

In my opinion, *all* dogs - regardless of their breed - benefit from having a 'job' of some sort, but especially, of course, those that descend fully or in part from ancestors bred and used for tasks of any sort, rather than just as accessories/foot-warmers.

[@zachsmith6279]

100% Coyote in that dog. The tail, the gait, and her teeth are super telling.

[@terrim.9002]

Prince is smelling cause he’s like “what type of foxy momma is this?” 😂

[@drewd2]

I 100% think this is part coyote. You should check the paw and if the heel is a double dip rather than a single dip then you know it's a coyote, but if it's a single dip then it could have just inherited the dog paw. That jumping totally looks like a coyote jump. Even the way coyotes nip is a little different than dogs. I do have a question: Assuming Nova is part coyote, would your strategy of having the Nova be forced out of the circle have as big of an impact? I also noticed that when you told Nova to leave, she didn't just leave, just went extremely far away, much more than any dog I've seen on your channel. Coyotes live a lot of their lives alone, even though technically do live in groups. This is one of the most interesting videos yet! EDIT: Oh, and I don't think the DNA test would tell you if Nova had coyote or not.

[@Uradamus]

Definitely looks like she could be a coydog, about the right size, the tail definitely looks like one, and its got that slightly longer head than your average dog when compared to the rest of the body proportions. Then there is that bounciness when she plays, it's a lot like how coyotes and foxes will tend to pounce on small critters while hunting.

[@Krondorf.]

Haha... i WISH my dog was this chill meeting other dogs...

[@denasewell]

Here in the northeast where I live in a rural farming area, we have a lot of coydogs as a result of coyotes breeding with domestic dogs that get loose or stray feral dogs. This dog looks and behaves like a coydog...I think you are right!

[@arieljohns4966]

Based on what they said I'd guess Husky, Border Collie, and Street dog/Coyote. The blue merle likely came from the Border Collie.

[@Apex_K9]

I see no coyote

[@athomehoustonbordercollier2035]

She doesnt behave at all like a border collie

[@Apex_K9]

@@athomehoustonbordercollier2035 well first ! There is no 1 behavior for any dog 2nd : this dog is a mix the owners said it was dna tested (though they did not say which test was used) 3rd: this dog did nothing special!! Just a normal, erratic, hyper puppy, displaying rank dominance with same sex ,and submission with larger more confident males Last : I have raised both coy dogs and currently raise wolfdogs (you can see on my channel) and I see nothing in this dogs behavior that shows me either As far as phenotyping: the dog appears to be husky, border collie, Aussie mix Which would also make the behavior completely normal

[@athomehoustonbordercollier2035]

@@Apex_K9 well there was no crouching. I dont out a lot of stick into the DNA tests. Yes there is husky and markings like a BC/heeler even ears. I dont see Aussie. I did see hr comfort level. It was nice she would smell and back off but not have any attitude w it. Keeps her very safe. I have markers that are not dominate they are insecure and they just mark. 2 of my female Shelties marked everything and if you had a small rug they would pee on it. I think sometimes that's just dog. She needs more exercise. The leash would gain confidence. She seemed to be responsive to Joel and even at the gate which was impressive. The owners probably catch the end of an issue verus the beginning to redirect. Hopefully they watched enough behavior to see the beginning.

[@Apex_K9]

@@athomehoustonbordercollier2035 well said