What animal made this paw print?

[Dennisfly]

This is in Virginia's Alleghany County. I went online and the print of the cougar, bobcat, and coyote all look about the same and very similar. Anyone care to venture their opinion?

 

[Citydude]

This is in Virginia's Alleghany County. I went online and the print of the cougar, bobcat, and coyote all look about the same and very similar. Anyone care to venture their opinion?

Dog, big one. Lost his pencil as well....

 

[rocketfish]

Dog, big one. Lost his pencil as well....

Lol! Always gotta be a smart one in the bunch! I'm gonna say a good sized coyote. I think the claw marks match up better with coyote than cougar or bobcat???

 

[TomSeller]

Dog, big one. Lost his pencil as well....

Look for one with a pocket protector and a missing pencil.

My bet is a coyote engineer.

 

[Jeff F.]

The nail marks are visible so we know it is not from the feline type such as the cougar or bobcat. I'm guessing coyote or dog

 

[Silvic]

Black lab, about 85 lbs