A question for fossil mammal collectors in Florida.
On a popular auction site I see Miocene canine teeth (canine and pre-molars) from Florida listed as "Bear Dog". By bear dog I would assume a Amphicyonid. But the species is listed as Desmocyon matthewi, a Borophaginae. From the Wang book (Dogs), the Amphicyonids are now thought to be closer to Ursids (bears).
Is "Bear Dog" used as a generic term for Miocene fossils dogs in Florida? Any references to Miocene dogs in Florida?
Thanks.