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If you grabbed a wild coyote, and started feeding it, how long would it take before the animal, if not fully tame, would at least not bite the hand that feeds it?
An adult or a pup? That's going to make a big difference. You'll never be able to domesticate it in one or two generations, but depending on temperament and dedication you could probably have a coyote that allows you to live in proximity to it after a year if you spent all your time working with it. But never turn your back on it.
A pup would obviously be easier. But I still wouldn't turn my back on it.
They worked on domesticating foxes in Russia for decades. Selective breeding for less aggression and fear. It's funny, the domesticated ones start looking slightly more like dogs, with some even getting floppy ears and little curly tails. I assume it would be similar for coyotes.
Curly tails and floppy ears are a generql sign of domestication. It's a shame, really. The wild animals look so majestic, while their pet counterparts look very unserious.
Wild people looked very majestic (+ tails), while their domesticated counterparts look very unserious and unhealthy. ☝🏽🤓
Sorry)
TIL that not pinching off my poo is majestic