Do you like foxes? Then you will surely love these animals! Nature is amazing and is capable of surprising us in many ways. In this sense, fox lovers are in luck, since there are a large number of dogs and wild animals similar to foxes.
If you want to know them, don't miss this article on our site that we have prepared for you on animals similar to the fox. Do you know any more?
Akita inu or Japanese akita
Akita Inu are one of the most popular Japanese dogs in recent years. In their home country, Akita Inu are a symbol of prosperity, he alth, and good fortune. In fact, following the story of the Hachiko dog, a national monumentl was created to this amazing breed.
With a orange and white coat, short ears and a slender, strong body, Akita Inu are one of the dogs that seem most beautiful and faithful foxes there are. In addition, they adapt to all kinds of situations and are very intelligent.
Shiba Inu
Another of the fox-like dogs that exist is the shiba inu, one of the most popular dogs in Japan today. Although it is attributed a Japanese origin, in reality the shiba inu is a dog from Korea or South ChinaIt is one of the oldest Spitz-type breeds in the world. In fact, representations of these dogs have been found in ruins from the time of 500 AD.
Very similar to the Akita Inu, but with a smaller body and slimmer snout, the Akita Inu takes on perhaps a more fox-like appearancethan the Japanese Akita. It also has small ears and orange and white fur.
Pomsky, Pomeranian-husky hybrid dog
The pomsky is another of the fox-like dogs, although they are not always like that. The Pomsky is a mixed breed dog, the product of the fusion between a Pomeranian and a Husky. Since it is a new hybrid dog breed, Pomsky puppies can look like both Huskies and Pomeranians, so not all Pomskys They look like foxes, as you can see in this file on our site about the Pomsky Dog.
The image shown below is of a very popular dog, which you can find on Instagram under the name of Mya the pomskyAs you can see, this beautiful Pomsky has acquired the characteristic Pomeranian fur, and the slender and elegant husky shape, giving it a beautiful fox-like appearance.
Finnish Spitz (suomenpystkykorva)
The Finnish spitz is a very old breed of dog of Nordic origin. With a muscular, proportionate body and short ears, the Finnish spitz is a hunting dog and very similar to foxes due to its orange fur and fine snout.
Since 2006, two independent dog breeds have been unified: the Finnish Spitz and the Karelian-Finnish Laika (or Karelian Laika).). Both breeds are now considered Finnish spitz.
Maned Maned Wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus)
The maned wolf, also called the maned wolf, is a canid native to Paraguay, Argentina, Paraná and Peru, where it is also known by the name of borochi. Its appearance is reminiscent of both the dog and the fox, with very long and thin legs, a bushy tail, thin snout and orange fur.
Of omnivorous habits, the maned wolf feeds largely on fruits and tender roots. They also hunt animals (although they do not chase them, but rather kill them unexpectedly), eat the eggs of birds and reptiles and, if necessary, can develop scavenging habits.
Jackal (Canis aureus)
Another animal similar to the fox is the jackal. Commonly known as the common jackal, golden jackal or Moorish jackal, it is a canid that resembles the fox and the wolf It has a slender and proportionate body, ears pointed and thin snout. Its tail, moreover, is fluffy like that of a fox, which is why, together with its brown-toned fur, it is very reminiscent of this other animal.
The jackal is also a scavenger sometimes, although it usually feeds on the animals it hunts, mainly rabbits and small rodents Jackals are found in various regions of the planet, including Europe, Russia, and Asia.
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Coyote literally means "barking dog". It is a canid that only lives in North America, Central America and in some regions of South America, including Canada and Colombia. To survive, the coyote has adapted to eating domestic animals and garbage
The coyote has a fur that is a tan color, sometimes reddish. Its ears are elongated and the nose is thin. All this makes him very similar to the fox.
Lycaon (Lycaon pictus)
Among the animals similar to the fox, there is the wild dog, a canine that also reminds a lot of hyenass. In fact, one of the names by which it is commonly recognized is hyena dog. In addition, it has the name of African wild dog, painted wolf or hunting dog of the Cape.
It is the only species of the genus Lycaon and is endemic to Africa. It has rounded ears, a thin snout, a slender body and cinnamon fur with black tones.
Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis)
Among the animals similar to foxes, the Ethiopian wolf stands out, also known as the Semién jackal or caberú. It is, in fact, one of the most endangered and rare species of canids on the planet. In total, it is estimated that there are less than 600 specimens in the wild.
Its appearance is reminiscent of foxes and dingoes, primitive domestic dogs. Its body is graceful and slender, with ears, a snout and long legs. Its fur is reddish and its tail is predominantly black.
Asian wild dog (Cuon alpinus)
The Asian wild dog, also called red dog, dole, cuón, jaro dog or Indian wild dog, is a carnivorous mammal belonging to the genus Cuon, not Canis. Its size and appearance is very similar to that of the coyote and, therefore, the fox.
It is a predatory animal that, unlike foxes, when hunting its prey, let the pups feed first, so adults sometimes adopt scavenging habits.