Members of the Family Canidae include dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackels. The Family Canidae is referred to in general as the canids. Canids belong to the Order Carnivora. They are medium in size when compared to other members of this order, they have long legs, a deep chest cavity, and a long snout. Canids are well adapted for running and can pursue prey over long distances. They do not feed exclusively on the prey they hunt but also feed on carrion and plant matter.