Its fur consists of short, soft down and long, gray, broad hairs up to 10 cm long that cover almost the entire torso. Their top is covered with a protective black coloration. The coyote's tail is also covered with dense black hair. The dominant coat color, however, is light gray and red or fawn, with black and white interspersed throughout the body.
The skin and pelt of the coyote are used in fur industry.
