They had no fear of prairie-wolves; which, though fierce enough when attacking some poor deer or wounded buffalo, are afraid of anything in the shape of man; and will skulk off, whenever they think the latter has any intention to attack them.

This, however, is seldom the case, as the prairie hunter does not care to waste a bullet upon them; and they are often permitted to follow, and squat themselves unmolested around the hunter's camp, within reach of his rifle.
The prairie-wolves are much smaller than any other species of wolf found in America.

They are not much larger than English terriers, and quite as cunning as the English fox.

They can hardly be caught or trapped in any way--though they can be easily run down with horses and dogs.

They are of a dull, reddish hue, mixed with a grizzle of white hairs.