>>39261451>a snout is a key identifier for canidsI guess by your logic Yamper is a cat. Its almost like Pokemon does not adhere to real life specifications. Can you tell me what kind of Kangaroo does Kangaskhan resemble? Is Pelipper a 1:1 copy of an actual pelican?
If you look at Gardevoir's Japanese name. it is called SirNight, referencing medieval chivalry and knighthood. Yet it does not look like a knight at all. It rather resembles a ballroom dancer with aspect of angels. These are some of the examples of Pokemon that do not represent their motif.
And apperently Eevee is not canid enough for you despite the existance of other Pokemon that freely defies natural convention?