Raccoon dog

A raccoon dog is a type of wild dog that looks like a raccoon, but is not related to it.
Raccoon dogs are native to East Asia, where they are also known as tanuki or mangut.
They have a thick fur coat, a masked face, and a bushy tail.
They are omnivorous and can climb trees.
They are the only canids that hibernate in winter.
Raccoon dogs are sometimes kept as pets, but they are not domesticated and can be difficult to care for.

The raccoon dog is a small, heavy-set, fox-like animal that belongs to the dog family (Canidae).

It has a yellowish-brown coat with dark facial markings that resemble those of a raccoon, but it does not have a ringed tail.

It has short, brown or blackish limbs, a heavy body, and rounded ears.

The raccoon dog is native to East Asia, but has been introduced to some parts of Europe for the fur trade.

It is an omnivorous and nocturnal animal that feeds on various animals, plants, and carrion.

It can climb trees and hibernate during cold winters.

It is also known as the Chinese or Asian raccoon dog, the mangut, the neoguri, or the tanuki.