the Egyptian wolf measures from 51 to 64 inches in length from tip of it's nose to end of it's tail, stands 16 to 20 inches at shoulder height and weighs anywhere from 22 to 35 pounds. It is rather thin with a coat which is usually tinged gray, beige or a dirty yellow. It is often described as lanky and might appear as reasonably heavier than it's actual weight. It is larger and longer limbed than other subspecies of the Jackal, though smaller than the Arabian Wolf.
These wolves are by and large nocturnal. Like other dogs, they'll usually bark when excited or growl when irritated. They often bark when excited and growl when annoyed. They usually howl and or yelp calling out to each other just after dark and just before sunrise. They'll give an occasional bark. They are very sociable and usually live in either packs or more often pairs.