Around these parts, the animal is called Coydog, been around more than 20 years. Pronunciation of the first syllable is “Coy” as in “being coy.”
Our late, great Heidi might have been one. At least my father suspected. She was built like a coyote, with a real connection to nature. Chased after rabbits & other small animals. She unfortunately died after eating contaminated dog food made in China.