years ago, are less closely related to the wolf-like canids, have fewer chromosomes and cannot hybridize with them. (recently proven, partly incorrect, see pampas fox with dog below) For instance, the red fox has 34 metacentric chromosomes and from 0 to 8 small B chromosomes, the raccoon dog has 42 chromosomes, and the fennec fox has 64 chromosomes.

Wolf hybrids

Wolfdog hybrid

The domestic dog

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