This average animal can have a length of between 30-40 cm, including the short tail. These animals are found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In the US, prairie dogs are mainly found in the western part of the Mississippi River, although it is also found in some areas to the east.
Hewan rata-rata ini bisa memiliki panjang antara 30-40 cm, termasuk ekor pendek. Hewan-hewan ini ditemukan di Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Di AS, anjing padang rumput terutama ditemukan di bagian barat Sungai Mississippi, meskipun juga ditemukan di beberapa daerah di timur.