General terms:
* Canid: This is the scientific term for the family that includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes.
* Wild canine: This is a broader term that includes all wild members of the canine family.
Specific terms:
* Wolf: This term is used for the largest wild canines, including grey wolves, red wolves, and arctic wolves.
* Coyote: This term refers to a smaller wild canine found in North America.
* Dingo: This term refers to a wild dog found in Australia.
* Jackal: This term refers to a variety of wild dogs found in Africa and Asia.
* Fox: While not technically a dog, foxes are closely related to dogs and often referred to as "wild dogs" due to their similar appearance and behavior.
Other terms:
* Stray dog: This term refers to a domesticated dog that has been abandoned or lost.
* Feral dog: This term refers to a domesticated dog that has become wild and lives in the wild.
The best term to use will depend on the specific species of wild dog you are referring to.