The common raccoon dog, also called the Chinese or Asian raccoon dog to distinguish it from the Japanese raccoon dog, is a heavy-set, fox-like canid native to East Asia. Named for its raccoon-like face markings, it is most closely related to foxes. Wikipedia
Mass: 13 lbs (Male, In Spring), 12 lbs (Female, In Fall)
60 lbs easy. Big fellow. I had heard a noise, and expected a coyote, bobcat, or “I don’t know what?”
Speaking of coyotes, the locals were also large with excellent coats.