Is a fox in the dog family?

Foxes are generally smaller than other members of the family Canidae such as wolves, jackals, and domestic dogs. Fox vibrissae, or whiskers, are black. read more

Fox-like features typically include a triangular face, pointed ears, an elongated rostrum, and a bushy tail. Foxes are digitigrade, and thus, walk on their toes. Unlike most members of the family Canidae, foxes have partially retractable claws. Fox vibrissae, or whiskers, are black. read more

The fox belongs to the family: Canidae which also includes wolves, jackals, dingoes and of course dogs. There are at least ten genera in this family. The fox genus: Vulpes is the red fox, while the genus: Urocyon is shared by the gray and island foxes. read more

Red foxes are members of the canidae family - dogs. It includes jackals, dingoes, wolves, coyotes, etc. For more information click on this link. read more