Raccoon dogs aren't raccoons, and they aren't dogs either. These distinctive canids became symbols of luck and prosperity in 16th-century Japan, but they've been around a lot longer than that. Here are five facts you should know about them. | National Geographic

The Raccoon Dog is coming to theHunter: Call of the Wild and Revontuli Coast! Native to Asia, this small canid was introduced into the USSR for its fur and has since spread westward across Europe as an invasive species. Often mistaken for but surprisingly unrelated to the Common Raccoon, these nocturnal hunters rely on their keen sense of smell to find food. They are also skittish by nature which makes them challenging to track. | TheHunter: Call of the Wild

This dog and raccoon are unexpected best mates. | LADbible