8 animals that look like wolves

Native to Australia, dingoes have a similar build and appearance to wolves, with a lean body and pointed ears.

Dingoes

Though not closely related to wolves, hyenas have a somewhat similar body shape and are often mistaken for them.

Hyenas

Smaller than wolves but closely related, coyotes share many physical traits with wolves.

Coyotes

With their slender bodies and pointed ears, jackals look somewhat like wolves and share a similar habitat.

Jackals

These dogs have a similar body structure and pack behavior to wolves, though they have distinct markings and a more slender build.

African Wild Dogs

While smaller and more slender, red foxes have a similar coloration and face shape that can resemble wolves.

Red Foxes

A breed of dog from Japan, Shiba Inus have a fox-like appearance that can be reminiscent of wolves.

Shiba Inus

This breed is often mistaken for a mini-wolf due to its wolf-like appearance, including a bushy tail and pointed ears.

Alaskan Klee Kai