So they can sell
coydogs or full blooded ones as pets:
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Then, some wildlife agencies tag wild ones for tracking:
Thanks,
Yea, timber shepards were popular at one time too, shortly after bringing one home, the coyote will let you know exactly what you brought into your house.
I would understand if they were protectors for agg use, but as a household pet seems it would be about as poor of a decision as one could make...
And I get tagging or clipping, its quick and easy as banding a bird.
Tattoos on the other hand, are more involved..