[IrishCatholic]

On my farm there is a family of coyotes that berthed their pups on the far side of my lake. They can be heard at night hunting. They are shy by nature because they will be shot by those around me. I like them because they take care of the small critters that like to eat my crops.
I don't worry about my dog because he is an English Mastiff and almost weighs as much as me. When we walk the fields he is very attentive. I pity the coyote that thinks to take him on.

One point though is feral dogs interbreeding with coyotes. Part of the problem with these mixes is the natural behavior is thrown off. I wonder how much that comes into play.

[Montana4Jesus]

I don't know the answer to that. All I know is that regardless of the reason, coyotes are not as docile as some on this post are leading you on to believe. if they are hungry, they will hunt and if they feel they have the upper edge on whatever prey is in front of them the they will attack. Be careful and keep an eye on yours.