Alopex lagopus Arctic fox drinking (captive)

Canis latrans Coyote

Canis latrans Coyote ... looking suspiciously like Wily Coyote (undoubtedly trademarked to some giant multinational who will now sue me)

Canis lupus Arctic wolf

Canis lupus Arctic wolf in winter coloration. Captive, Denver Zoo (his name is Lanky and he got beaten up by the rest of the pack). I thought he was wonderful.

Canis rufus Red wolf

Canis rufus red wolf. Photographed at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. I  have neither the patience nor the Photoshop skills to eiliminate the fence so if you want this image you'll have to do it yourself!

Chrysocyon brachyurus Maned wolf

The incredibly elegant but unbelievably smelly maned wolf, Chrysocyon brachyurus (Denver Zoo)

Lycaon pictus African hunting dog

Lycaon pictus African hunting dog. Captive specimens, Orana Park, Christchurch. Expecting to be fed but all they got was this photographer.

Lycaon pictus African hunting dog. Portrait of captive specimen, Denver Zoo

Otocyon megalotis Bat-eared fox

The bizarre bat-eared fox Otocyon megalotis, captive Denver Zoo

Vulpes velox Swift fox

Vulpes velox swift fox. Captive specimen, Fort Worth Zoo.

Vulpes velox swift fox. Captive specimen, Fort Worth Zoo. Are these guys cute or what?