what is a fox?

Question

is a fox a kind of dog?

Answer 1

No. A fox and a dog are not related. Good Luck ! :)

Answer 2

No relation to a dog..totaly different genus

The Red Fox.

Vulpes vulpes.. Weight 4 to 5 kg
They can be found in most parts of North america,Europe, North Africa, Asia, and Japan. Also they were introduced into Australia in the nineteenth century.

Fur color varies from a pale yellowish red to deep reddish brown on the upper body, underside is white or ashy. The paws, and lower legs are black. The tail tip is usually white, but can be black as well.
A variation in coloration also is found with the silver fox that goes from a silver to nearly black. Also the cross fox with reddish brown coat that has a black stripe running along his back, with another running across the shoulders.

The red fox basicly is a omnivore. Eating mostly rodents, insects, and fruit. Hunting mice is normally waiting, and pouncing on it's prey when they appear. They can sniff out prey in snow as well.


The female red fox has a litter of pups once a year. She either uses a den of her own making. Or one of another animal. After birth she stays with the pups for a while. The male brings food. But does not enter the maternity den. The pups are born blind but after 9 days to 2 weeks they open their eyes. It is 4 to 5 weeks before they leave the den.
Though weaned after two months or so. They stay with mom through the summer learning how to hunt, and survive. By 10 months or so they reach maturity.


Foxes do not form packs like wolves. They are solitary creatures, Otherwise there are family groups during parts of the year. They have territorys of 3 to 10 square miles. Depending on available food resources. They use dens of other animals, Other than the main den they have others for rest. Between are paths they use when moving around their territory. Which takes them through their favorite hunting areas. They can run up to 30 miles per hour (48km per hour). And jump over objects up to 6 ft.(2m).

Red foxes live in many areas. But they desire a place with
diverse vegetation.

Answer 3

FOX: any of various carnivorous mammals (especially genus Vulpes) of the dog family related to but smaller than wolves with shorter legs, more pointed muzzle, large erect ears, and long bushy tail b : the fur of a fox

Answer 4

yes, a fox is a member of any of 27 species of small omnivorous canids. Fox terminology is different from that used for most canids. Male foxes are known as dogs, tods or reynard, females are referred to as vixens, and their young are called kits or cubs, as well as pups. A group of foxes is a skulk. Canidae is the family of carnivorous and omnivorous mammals commonly known as canines. It includes dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes, and jackals.

Answer 5

It is technically in the same canine family but I can see where you coming from with this question!! They kinda look more like some kind of twisted feline than a dog!! I mean compared to other animals of the same family like wolf. Now that you can tell is a kind of dog!

Answer 6

A fox is an Orange wolf!!

Answer 7

Yes,It's a kind of dog,

Fox is a fox.


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Answer 8

It is a canine (vulpes). Pet dogs are in a different family (canis familiaris).

Answer 9

It has two legs with a kitty in the center

Answer 10

http://www.workingforwildlife.org.uk/photos/fox/wallpaper/baronsdown.jpg

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