BEAR DOGS FOR SALE

Daphoenus is an extinct genus of "Bear Dog" that inhabited North America from the Middle Eocene to the Middle Miocene, existing for approximately 21 million years. Bear dogs earned their name for their mix of dog and bear-like characteristics. They were about the size of modern coyotes and had short legs. Their short legs were optimized for quick sprints as opposed to long distance running, indicating that they ambushed their prey instead of chasing them down. Fossil footprints suggest that like present-day bears, these animals walked in a flat-footed way. It's believed that they dug burrows as shelter for themselves and their offspring.