Domesticated Foxes

When choosing a pet, most people choose between a lovable and loyal dog or an intriguing and independent cat. But potential pet owners might be surprised to find that there is a domestic animal that has many of the great traits of both of these animals. Domesticated Siberian Silver Foxes have been touted as perfect house pets for any animal lover. These unique pets have an equally unique history.

Foxes are typically considered to be cunning but skittish animals that might make fine pets if they could be caught. But one team of Russian scientists set out to domesticate Siberian Silver Foxes as a study of selective breeding and evolution. Over a period of 40 years, beginning in 1958, a group of silver foxes were selected for the trait of inherent tameness. Those foxes which were most tame and receptive to human contact were selected to continue the experiment.

The result of this study in evolution was a line of tame silver foxes that began capturing the interest of pet owners globally. These domesticated foxes can now be owned as pets. With the energy and excitability of a dog and the independence and curiosity of a cat, these silver foxes make ideal pets.

Silver foxes can be included in any home. They can live indoors or outdoors and can even be trained to use a litter box. If you are considering a new pet, a tame fox may be the perfect choice.

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