Is this a Cat Print??

[Bleenie]

I was keeping my eyes open when i headed out to feed the cows this morning and spotted this big print in the snow. Wondering if it's a cat print? Bobcat? I am sure not Cougar since they're way bigger. Second picture is the dogs print for comparison.

Bobcat Print??

Dog's Print:

 

[Soaring Chicks]

I would say no. It's a dog or in that family. The first pic shows claw marks in the snow. When cats walk their claw are not out.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

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They look like the same animal, just that the second print is fresher than the first print.

 

[Mervin]

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The pads don't look like a feline either. It's hard to explain, but the main pad should have lobes in the back and not be concaved.

 

[Bleenie]

Scarlets been inside so it must have been a Coyote... I totally spaced on the claws being out. okay so coyotes are normal. I was just worried that stupid cat might be back after the birds. Thanks guys

 

[JAK Rabbitry]

Indeed cats walk with their claws retracted and wont leave claw impressions in their tracks. Although the cheetah in the only cat that has non-retractable claws. So yeah its probably a cheetah.

 

[Caincando1]

Dog or maybe a wolf. It's hard to explain but a coyote track makes an X in the middle of the void between the pads.

 

[Karrie13]

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[Carols Clucks]

If you were on the other side of the state, could be a wolf, but likely on that side.....a dog

 

[lcoil79]

I would like to second the cheetah suggestion.