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Take a guess. Which dog is closest to the size of a coyote (in Portland)?​​​

Not quite! Coyotes are taller and heavier than small dogs like a Miniature Schnauzer.

Saint Bernard
120-180 pounds
26-35 inches

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German Shepherd
​65-90 pounds
22-26 inches

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Whippet
25-40 pounds
​18-22 inches

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Miniature Schnauzer
12-20 pounds
12-14 inches

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