Here's the breakdown:
* Wolves: Malamutes share a common ancestor with wolves. They are both members of the *Canis lupus* species, meaning they can interbreed.
* Foxes: Foxes belong to the *Vulpes* genus, which is distinct from *Canis*. While they are both canids, they are more distantly related.
* Coyotes: Coyotes are also members of the *Canis* genus, but they are a different species (*Canis latrans*). Malamutes and coyotes are more closely related than foxes, but they are still distinct species.
So, while Malamutes share an evolutionary lineage with wolves, foxes and coyotes belong to different branches of the canine family tree.