@@metaljacket8128 Not believe? It's a fact the globe has warmed by about 7.2 to 12.6 degrees Fahrenheit in the last 5000 years and by as much as 1.3 degrees in the last 100 years alone. Foxes are smart enough to know a simple fact.
They do not always run from people, Im guessing that may be a younger fox. I have had many families of fox living on my property, The adults generally stay farther away from humans than the young. Still, I have a gray fox that will pass by me at about 20 feet, in the evening when he goes to hunt! The younger fox are curious and unaware of the dangers.
The ones in my suburb are pretty nonchalant. They'll maintain a distance from humans but it's not like they'll run away the moment they see one since if they did they'd be constantly running due to the high population density. They're a bit like cats in that sense, they'll keep an eye on strange humans but won't run away. My dog's noticed them quite often on-least and wants to chase the foxes, but the foxes tend to act unbothered. One time the fox was acting submissive and playing to encourage my dog to play with it.
i had the same thought but if the foxes are somewhat used to human presence in that area they wouldn't be bothered, i guess. and the dog ain't big enough - plus: is unphased enough - to pose any kind of threat so curiousity might've taken over.
@@bazedjunkiii_tv Yeah, well my dog is not that small (40-45 lbs so still a decent bit bigger than the foxes), and as I said one time the fox was acting like it wanted to play. My suburb has 1/3 acre lots mostly and I think the foxes don't even live in parks, just in people's yards, so they're pretty used to humans and pets. Same with our coyotes.
Such a beautiful fox!! This is just curiosity at it's best. People must remember that they are both canines. The fox was just seeing who's on his patch....
+Tony Payne I dunno, it looked like the fox was assessing whether he could take the bichon as prey - there's even a point where it looks like he was about to grab the tail but backed off when the dog came to his owner.
@@Lou500 Could be either. Foxes are relatively friendly. Even fox fights which can get physical usually result in a game of king of the hill + face screaming. Unless one is starving I doubt they would attack a dog maliciously. Chickens on the other hand, free food.
@@Lou500 OK this is 7 years too late, but if you knew anything about foxes and their body language, this fox (it's a male and probably a yearling) is up for play, but ready to run off if the dog acts like a threat.
Sorry that so many people are being rude to you and your dog. That was a beautiful fox. Your dog did turn to fox the fox and was smart to come to you. Thank you for sharing your video.
You're so lucky to have captured this amazing footage! I've never seen a fox act like that in front of another dog with a human standing by. What a beautiful fox it is too.
That's absolutely made my day I have a bichon aswell and when he's out the back garden all the birds come down to get feed as he doesn't bother with them at all great dogs.
Wow, that´s one beautiful russet lad! Not like your typical mangy and scaby urbanite. Also really bold. Magnificent beast! I also like how your dog is clearly confident that you would come to his aid should anything go wrong, so he shows no fear.
The fox doesn't show any aggressive behavior at all. He yawns, arches his body, ears back, goes around the dog rather than straight for him, tries sniffing his butt, is all interested in sniffing where the dog was standing. He lays down, yawns some more, sniffs the grass....he was curious, probably young and wanting to play. And when the dog shows no real interest, he walks away. Look at any two normal dogs in the park getting to know each other, and you'd see the same thing.
What a very handsome fox! I love the black tipped hairs under his tail. He is stressed - you can see several big yawns. Looks like the dog was just a bit too close to the fox's home.
I don't think i'd have had my little dog so close to a fox. The fox is used to people and shows no fear whilst it's plotting the best way to attack the dog. Foxes are smart and cunning, don't be fooled by the yawning and sitting down. Before you know what's happened, it's poodle burgers all round!!
its unlikely a fox, of all canines, would want to go after another canine. Remember, these are creatures who subside over rodents, berries, and insects. If a fox is going to attack a dog, it would be either because it has rabies or is cornered. It's not a wolf. Now, had this been a cat, you should be more worried, since they are bigger and likely would see them as a more opportunistic meal. So no, don't think this fox is playing 4 dimensional chess to ambush a dog just his size, if not bigger.
@@bigverybadtom When I say canine, I'm referring to something which is related to or is similar genetically to a dog. Foxes are, like dogs, in the Canidae family, which extends to all "canis" or dogs in English. And yes, a fox will attack if it's terrified, as I said "either because if has rabies or is cornered." They are not openly aggressive animals, for the most part, when it comes to larger creatures. Foxes are scavengers mainly, they aren't top-competing predators like wolves or cougars. They hunt small prey, and scavenge what they can. Confrontation is the last thing they'd want to do.
What a picture of a healthy fox-and a lovely dog of course-the odds are,that this fox already had some positive contact with humans,when it was a pup, or was even raised by people-great little vid- thanks for posting!
I agree, the foxes where I live would have kept a much bigger distance with humans. I'm in a suburb, so they don't get frightened of humans too much since they're used to the presence of humans, but they're still cautious around people and maintain a wide berth. I did notice one acting submissive when I was walking my dog, like maybe it wanted to play with my dog, but it was still maintaining a distance from me.
DNA wise, fox is 0% cat and about 95 % dog - but that doesn't actually make it a dog; scientifically, foxes are about as closely related to dogs as we are to orang-utans
Fantastic video, Couldn't believe it when the fox came close and the dog didn't bother. Thanks for posting on You Tube, and my young daughter loves the footage.
another fact. foxes are Canidae, so they are related to dogs, the fox is not a hunter such as the wolf and are often just curious of their surroundings, therefore they rarely attack if they don't feel threatened
It looks like food has been put down to tempt the fox, The fox is curious as to what the dog is eating and just hoping to get a share. I put food down in my garden for the foxes and sometimes a cat gets there first. Foxy charges towards the cat but the cat holds it's ground and foxy grabs what she can and runs off. Unfortunately it seems my foxes were killed last Sunday by perverted scum who like to hunt with dogs :-(
i hate to say it mark but by feeding foxes you are ruining them, many foxes that have been captured in my local urban/towns and released near me have turned "vegetarian" and dont know how to hunt, i would rather a town fox killed then humane relocation.. they just starve to death
I hate to tell you but the fox was actually trying to nab your dog. You can tell by his postering. Once he figured out you were there & the dog belonged to you is when he left. Coyotes do the same thing or they "bait" the dog so it will run after it then the others attack it if the dog is large.
Yeah, right. The bichon is the same size as the fox, and probably heavier. It would be a fair fight, and wild animals hate fair fights - too much risk. Foxes typically hunt rabbits, which are considerably smaller than them.
"Who's that Spike?" That's a fox about to eat you, that's who it is. That fox came within a whisker of striking, you can see it at 01:21. Spike would have been dinner, and he looks like dinner too, all white and fluffy like food stuff for Mister Hungry Fox. Had you not been there Spike would have had his neck broken. Great video by the way. Thanks for posting. Get more if you can.
11 years too late - you are a bit of a twat and do not know what you are talking about. Spike doesn't look like dinner; dinner for foxes tends to look like voles or rats, or even worms, berries and apples; the biggest thing a fox is going to hunt is a rabbit. The fox is basically thinking about play here.
WAS THAT A SHEEP AND A FOX PLAYING ???thats the best and healthist lookin fox i have ever seen, i was watching the video waiting for a pack of hounds to come charging in or a couple of hungry lurchers but never happened bit disapointing,
1. he remains behind him the whole time which means he is trying to gain the upper hand. 2. He repeatedly yawns, which means he feels threatened and ready to fight. 3. He goes to where the dog was sniffing, which means he is hungry. Not to mention that dog is NO challenge to the fox and he knows it. He shows EVERY sign of wanting to kill and eat him......
That fox is not stalking the dog - the body language is similar to two unfamiliar dogs meeting. If he was stalking, the body language would be quite different. The fox would be more 'focused' and confident in his approach, and would actually be making an effort not to be seen. Besides, even though Spike's a small dog, he's clearly big enough that a fox would hesitate to get in a fight with him. Wild animals avoid fair fights, because even when you win you could get injured and be unable to hunt.
A fox made its way into my backyard and ate my yorkshire terrier last year. Over the past few years, foxes have killed at least two other small dogs in my neighborhood, and attacked others. A fox attacked and nearly killed one guy's chihuahua while he was WALKING it. And I live in a well established suburb of a large city, not anywhere remote. For you small dog owners - foxes ARE a mortal danger to your pets. Please don't let ignorant comments lull you into a false sense of security- be aware and avoid the tragedy I experienced.
+John D Indeed. Foxes are as dangerous as a medium sized dog. Practically what they are. Which is why allowing other dogs to destroy them on a hunt is so wrong.
+John D I own a fox and she co-exists with a dog and a cat, they are the best of friends. Wild foxes I have seen up close for years, I have yet to see them attack any domestic pets. Chickens yes, dogs or cats no.
@@lightpawshird Absolutely; where I live is fox central - nobody, in the thirty years I have lived here has lost a cat, let alone a dog, to a fox. If urban foxes were a danger to domestic pets they would not be tolerated and the newspapers would be campaigning for them to be eradicated.
This looks so familiar to a memory I saw when I was having a memory shift as a therian… But the video was much low quality and it was a white golden retriever (me)
Fox: That is a strange sheep
Dog: That is a strange wolf.
i think the dog thought it's more like strange squirrel haha
gotta say, that is a beautiful looking fox....
+Chris Beddows Have to agree.
"yeah I know theres a fox trying to outflank me but this grass is tasty"
that fox is like "oh well...this sheep is kinda small but hey...i had noothing in days"
The fox is thinking: _What a weird miniature sheep! It's probably the global warming._
The fox is thinking: Hmmm can i eat him
Nah, foxes are highly intelligent animals. They don't believe in global warming.
@@metaljacket8128 Not believe? It's a fact the globe has warmed by about 7.2 to 12.6 degrees Fahrenheit in the last 5000 years and by as much as 1.3 degrees in the last 100 years alone. Foxes are smart enough to know a simple fact.
@@metaljacket8128 That would not be inteligent tho, global warming is a real problem
@@DieterWiehe if cat got eaten you crying.
That was a very social fox.
I would expect a wild fox to run when there are humans and dogs around
They do not always run from people, Im guessing that may be a younger fox.
I have had many families of fox living on my property, The adults generally stay
farther away from humans than the young. Still, I have a gray fox that will pass by me at about 20 feet, in the evening when he goes to hunt! The younger fox are curious and unaware of the dangers.
The ones in my suburb are pretty nonchalant. They'll maintain a distance from humans but it's not like they'll run away the moment they see one since if they did they'd be constantly running due to the high population density. They're a bit like cats in that sense, they'll keep an eye on strange humans but won't run away. My dog's noticed them quite often on-least and wants to chase the foxes, but the foxes tend to act unbothered. One time the fox was acting submissive and playing to encourage my dog to play with it.
i had the same thought but if the foxes are somewhat used to human presence in that area they wouldn't be bothered, i guess. and the dog ain't big enough - plus: is unphased enough - to pose any kind of threat so curiousity might've taken over.
@@bazedjunkiii_tv Yeah, well my dog is not that small (40-45 lbs so still a decent bit bigger than the foxes), and as I said one time the fox was acting like it wanted to play. My suburb has 1/3 acre lots mostly and I think the foxes don't even live in parks, just in people's yards, so they're pretty used to humans and pets. Same with our coyotes.
Such a beautiful fox!! This is just curiosity at it's best. People must remember that they are both canines. The fox was just seeing who's on his patch....
Very cute. Looks like they could have been good friends if they both weren't so shy.
I like this, but I think it's pretty obvious the fox is not wild. It's a bit of a setup, I think. Still, the footage was great.
+Tony Payne I dunno, it looked like the fox was assessing whether he could take the bichon as prey - there's even a point where it looks like he was about to grab the tail but backed off when the dog came to his owner.
@@Lou500 Could be either. Foxes are relatively friendly. Even fox fights which can get physical usually result in a game of king of the hill + face screaming. Unless one is starving I doubt they would attack a dog maliciously. Chickens on the other hand, free food.
@@Lou500 OK this is 7 years too late, but if you knew anything about foxes and their body language, this fox (it's a male and probably a yearling) is up for play, but ready to run off if the dog acts like a threat.
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Sorry that so many people are being rude to you and your dog. That was a beautiful fox. Your dog did turn to fox the fox and was smart to come to you. Thank you for sharing your video.
"hello my domestically bread counterpart, how are you" "leave me alone, im busy" "watchu doin there dog?" "dude wtf leave me alone"
Lol
You're so lucky to have captured this amazing footage! I've never seen a fox act like that in front of another dog with a human standing by. What a beautiful fox it is too.
It thought it was a lamb lol.
So did the fox.
That's absolutely made my day I have a bichon aswell and when he's out the back garden all the birds come down to get feed as he doesn't bother with them at all great dogs.
Bichons are full of character. One of the best dogs I have ever had! ❤
Wow, that´s one beautiful russet lad! Not like your typical mangy and scaby urbanite. Also really bold. Magnificent beast! I also like how your dog is clearly confident that you would come to his aid should anything go wrong, so he shows no fear.
The fox doesn't show any aggressive behavior at all. He yawns, arches his body, ears back, goes around the dog rather than straight for him, tries sniffing his butt, is all interested in sniffing where the dog was standing. He lays down, yawns some more, sniffs the grass....he was curious, probably young and wanting to play. And when the dog shows no real interest, he walks away. Look at any two normal dogs in the park getting to know each other, and you'd see the same thing.
Fox beautiful dogs
I'm just surprised the dog was so calm, too! I'm so used to small dogs just yapping at literally anything and everything.
Such a cute Dog!
That dog has zero fucks to give.
What a very handsome fox! I love the black tipped hairs under his tail. He is stressed - you can see several big yawns. Looks like the dog was just a bit too close to the fox's home.
I don't think i'd have had my little dog so close to a fox. The fox is used to people and shows no fear whilst it's plotting the best way to attack the dog. Foxes are smart and cunning, don't be fooled by the yawning and sitting down. Before you know what's happened, it's poodle burgers all round!!
its unlikely a fox, of all canines, would want to go after another canine. Remember, these are creatures who subside over rodents, berries, and insects. If a fox is going to attack a dog, it would be either because it has rabies or is cornered. It's not a wolf. Now, had this been a cat, you should be more worried, since they are bigger and likely would see them as a more opportunistic meal. So no, don't think this fox is playing 4 dimensional chess to ambush a dog just his size, if not bigger.
@@FoxElliott A fox is actually not a canine but a vulpine, and foxes do attack animals, especially if they're terrified.
@@bigverybadtom When I say canine, I'm referring to something which is related to or is similar genetically to a dog. Foxes are, like dogs, in the Canidae family, which extends to all "canis" or dogs in English. And yes, a fox will attack if it's terrified, as I said "either because if has rabies or is cornered." They are not openly aggressive animals, for the most part, when it comes to larger creatures. Foxes are scavengers mainly, they aren't top-competing predators like wolves or cougars. They hunt small prey, and scavenge what they can. Confrontation is the last thing they'd want to do.
@@FoxElliott I think the fox is confused whether it's a miniature sheep or a dog, food or danger? Lol
what a beautiful fox and video
That is one gorgeous fox! (and it's before midnight!!)
What a picture
of a healthy fox-and a lovely dog of course-the odds are,that this fox already had some positive contact with humans,when it was a pup, or was even raised by people-great little vid-
thanks for posting!
I agree, the foxes where I live would have kept a much bigger distance with humans. I'm in a suburb, so they don't get frightened of humans too much since they're used to the presence of humans, but they're still cautious around people and maintain a wide berth. I did notice one acting submissive when I was walking my dog, like maybe it wanted to play with my dog, but it was still maintaining a distance from me.
hes spotless, beautyful coat
Fox : you have small tail?
Dog : you have long tail?
A beautiful fox!
What a handsome beastie !
I swear a fox is half cat or half dog of something in between.just wild and free
peace forachange fox is fully canine , cat doesn’t even have fluffy tail and long ass nose.
DNA wise, fox is 0% cat and about 95 % dog - but that doesn't actually make it a dog; scientifically, foxes are about as closely related to dogs as we are to orang-utans
I like how Spike got a little bit scared of the fox, or uncomfortable, and ran back to you for safety :) that's very cute
The Bichon doesn't give a shit! Hahaha
I thunk the fox is trying to hunt the dog the way it is lurking. Looks like it's a hunting strategy.
wothangclang Indeed. Especially how the fox was attempting to keep it's position behind the dog.
awww hes SOOOO cute the dog AND mr foxy!
Wow what a beautiful fox. He looks so well fed and has a well groomed coat for a wild fox.
Look at how cute that fox is of course hes cool with huamans he probly gets a buffet from everyone
Yep.
Either that's a very tame fox or it was sizing up your dog for a meal o.o
CidSilverwing bruh...
Cid Silverwing no fox can eat dog dummy
Fox not cannibal
I like how these kind of little curly dogs just chill
they are both really beautiful
That's a very healthy and beautifully marked fox. Spike's cool as well.
Great dog that Spike is!
I'm amazed that the fox came so close to you, I do think they are very beautiful and your dog is oh so cute!
Exotic! That made me burst out laughing, so true ! :D
what a beautiful fox
Fantastic video, Couldn't believe it when the fox came close and the dog didn't bother. Thanks for posting on You Tube, and my young daughter loves the footage.
What a beautiful healthy fox x
What a gorgeous animal!
Very nice fox.
Fox seemed curious...Bichon seemed more interested in the good smells in the grass. My cairn met a fox in the yard....she could not have cared less.
another fact. foxes are Canidae, so they are related to dogs, the fox is not a hunter such as the wolf and are often just curious of their surroundings, therefore they rarely attack if they don't feel threatened
It looks like food has been put down to tempt the fox, The fox is curious as to what the dog is eating and just hoping to get a share. I put food down in my garden for the foxes and sometimes a cat gets there first. Foxy charges towards the cat but the cat holds it's ground and foxy grabs what she can and runs off. Unfortunately it seems my foxes were killed last Sunday by perverted scum who like to hunt with dogs :-(
I'm sorry that happened!
i hate to say it mark but by feeding foxes you are ruining them, many foxes that have been captured in my local urban/towns and released near me have turned "vegetarian" and dont know how to hunt, i would rather a town fox killed then humane relocation.. they just starve to death
I feed rural foxes and this gives me a good opportunity to check their health for mange etc.
Mark King
Well done Mark. I feed rural foxes too where I live. What is the best way to treat mange on a fox if I ever see one with it?
SylviesBoudoir www.foxproject.org.uk/fox-facts/sarcoptic-mange/ Keep the good work up Sylvie :-)
That's the most exotic spelling of "psychiatric" perhaps, that I have ever seen. Thumbs up!
I hate to tell you but the fox was actually trying to nab your dog. You can tell by his postering. Once he figured out you were there & the dog belonged to you is when he left. Coyotes do the same thing or they "bait" the dog so it will run after it then the others attack it if the dog is large.
I hate to tell you, but you are talking out of your arse.
Yeah, right. The bichon is the same size as the fox, and probably heavier. It would be a fair fight, and wild animals hate fair fights - too much risk. Foxes typically hunt rabbits, which are considerably smaller than them.
"Who's that Spike?" That's a fox about to eat you, that's who it is. That fox came within a whisker of striking, you can see it at 01:21. Spike would have been dinner, and he looks like dinner too, all white and fluffy like food stuff for Mister Hungry Fox. Had you not been there Spike would have had his neck broken.
Great video by the way. Thanks for posting. Get more if you can.
11 years too late - you are a bit of a twat and do not know what you are talking about. Spike doesn't look like dinner; dinner for foxes tends to look like voles or rats, or even worms, berries and apples; the biggest thing a fox is going to hunt is a rabbit. The fox is basically thinking about play here.
so cute ..and dog not afraid of the fox
wow that is such a good healthy lookin fox.
Thats one magnificent fox! I think they yawn when they are a bit nervous.
Smart spike knows fox is a different animal
Nice to see a fox looking so healthy.
Fox: Now I must find my next meal- What the hell is dat?
Spike: Ooh Grass!
Great Video 🕊🦊
never seen a fox this calm around people before
I love the Fox!
Wow! This fox is so pretty!
That fox is so adorable!
Great video.
@peeveford "also your dog looks like cottage cheese" - I nearly pissed myself laughing!
Awhh he's so friendly, he wanted to play with your dog but was too scared.. that's so cute.
Nice upload :D
It goes directly to the place where the dog was sniffing in the grass.
WAS THAT A SHEEP AND A FOX PLAYING ???thats the best and healthist lookin fox i have ever seen, i was watching the video waiting for a pack of hounds to come charging in or a couple of hungry lurchers but never happened bit disapointing,
"What are you supposed to be, a large cat?"
he probably thought the dog was a small sheep lol..SWIPER NO SWIPING!!!
1. he remains behind him the whole time which means he is trying to gain the upper hand.
2. He repeatedly yawns, which means he feels threatened and ready to fight.
3. He goes to where the dog was sniffing, which means he is hungry.
Not to mention that dog is NO challenge to the fox and he knows it.
He shows EVERY sign of wanting to kill and eat him......
You haven't got a clue what you are talking about.
Pretty sure that fox was looking for a meal
Great camera work
That fox is not stalking the dog - the body language is similar to two unfamiliar dogs meeting. If he was stalking, the body language would be quite different. The fox would be more 'focused' and confident in his approach, and would actually be making an effort not to be seen. Besides, even though Spike's a small dog, he's clearly big enough that a fox would hesitate to get in a fight with him. Wild animals avoid fair fights, because even when you win you could get injured and be unable to hunt.
That's a beautiful fox.
Not sure how great he'll do cone fox season, being desensitized to both dogs and humans.
When I would go to Canada, there were fox that would sit on the steps of a general store. Basically Tame this one is used to being around people.
Wow, cool fox !
That fox is beautiful!
Spike descended from wolves, no fear of foxes in his DNA.
Amazing. Thanks!
that's one good looking fox
A rare sight indeed , looks to be semi-feral fox and well used to human contact , somebody is feeding the lovely beast.
Beautifull fox
A fox made its way into my backyard and ate my yorkshire terrier last year. Over the past few years, foxes have killed at least two other small dogs in my neighborhood, and attacked others. A fox attacked and nearly killed one guy's chihuahua while he was WALKING it. And I live in a well established suburb of a large city, not anywhere remote.
For you small dog owners - foxes ARE a mortal danger to your pets. Please don't let ignorant comments lull you into a false sense of security- be aware and avoid the tragedy I experienced.
+John D Indeed. Foxes are as dangerous as a medium sized dog. Practically what they are. Which is why allowing other dogs to destroy them on a hunt is so wrong.
+John D I own a fox and she co-exists with a dog and a cat, they are the best of friends. Wild foxes I have seen up close for years, I have yet to see them attack any domestic pets. Chickens yes, dogs or cats no.
@@lightpawshird Absolutely; where I live is fox central - nobody, in the thirty years I have lived here has lost a cat, let alone a dog, to a fox. If urban foxes were a danger to domestic pets they would not be tolerated and the newspapers would be campaigning for them to be eradicated.
amazing - no fear in the fox what so ever - also no fear in spike - what a brave little furball
Whew, good thing you had a tamed wolf, otherwise it's not gonna be good for that fox- oh wait, this ain't Minecraft
my dog would have been shocked for a fox to be that close the ones around were i live hardly get seen lol
love how everyone suddenly became experts on animal in stinks.
i LOVE Foxes ! WOOF ! :)
This looks so familiar to a memory I saw when I was having a memory shift as a therian…
But the video was much low quality and it was a white golden retriever (me)
The fox thinks: "Could I eat it?" :D
agree, its to many foxes who are in a bad condition, just seeing a fox in a healthy condition is so awesome
Very interesting to see the so called "calming signals" of the fox like yawning and walking bows.
didn't know a fox would get so close, nice video
thank goodness - a sane person who actually knows what they are talking about
Wow cool video!
wow , beautiful fox :)
For over half the video the dog couldn't care less haha!