You love your Golden Retriever – there’s no doubt about that. You want to take him with you on hikes and jogs and any other outdoor adventure you seek. You also want to let him run free in your yard and enjoy being a dog, right?
Chances are, though, that if you live in an area where coyotes are present, you’re probably worried that all of this might put your furry friend in danger. And you’re probably wondering whether your Golden could win a fight if a coyote approached. Who is tougher: a Golden Retriever or a coyote?
The answer: well, it’s not as simple as the question. Coyotes and Golden Retrievers grow to about the same size, but – sadly – this doesn’t exactly level the playing field. It’s possible that your dog could win, of course, because anything is possible.
However, for all the reasons listed below, it’s best to never take that chance.
Predatory Instincts
Coyotes are natural predators – that’s just who they are. They survive on these instincts, which make them naturally aggressive. Golden Retrievers do not have those same aggressive characteristics.
In fact, they’ll rarely – if ever – attack someone or something. If they do, it’s typically out of protecting themselves or their humans. So, will your Golden Retriever fight a coyote if that coyote is threatening you?
Probably so. Will they win? Probably not.
It’s not their fault, though. As coyotes are hunters, they go straight for the kill. Specifically, they’ll go straight for a bite to your Golden’s throat if that shot is open – and that’s a pretty deadly move. If, by chance, your pup does win the fight, they’ll likely be severely injured.
Daily Life
Let’s think about the difference in how coyotes and Golden Retrievers live their daily lives. Golden Retrievers are pets – except for strays, of course. Yours, however, is a pet – a member of your family.
You feed him, give him a place to sleep, take him to the vet when he’s sick, and so on. Life is pretty good.
Coyotes, on the other … Read the rest of the story.
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