The Coydog is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the domestic dog and the coyote. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Anyone owning a Coydog Hybrid should study up on canine behavior and make sure you are fulfilling the animals instincts along with being a firm confident pack leader at all times.