The COSEWIC report describes the Eastern Wolf as an intermediate-sized canid whose coat varies from reddish brown to tawny. It identifies this population using genetic evidence as well as appearance.
It is an intermediate-sized canid. The report gives average masses of 24 kg for females and 29 kg for males. Its coat is often reddish brown or tawny, but varies among individuals.
Eastern Wolves live in family-based packs. White-tailed Deer are their main prey, and Beaver also forms a substantial part of the diet.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.