Exotic Pet
They may look cute and fluffy, but raccoon dogs are responsible for wiping out native species like frogs and toads. They also can carry potentially fatal parasites, like hookworms, flatworms, and a deadly fox tapeworm. During the winter, raccoon dogs go into a type of hibernation. They don't particularly enjoy being kept in cages or houses. This means that when owners grow sick of their new exotic pet, the raccoon dogs are often released into the countryside—where, as a result of rapid breeding, total destruction of the surrounding wildlife may occur.