The red fox can be compared to the domestic dog (basenji). The domestic dog and the red fox are around the same weight (15 lbs). The red fox has features of a dog, such as forepaws for speed and agility. Foxes even bark and howl like dogs. Both animals mark their territory by urination and are among the predator family. The brains of the domestic dog and the red fox are similar size. The brains have small prefrontal cortexes, but larger than ones of other animals. The cerebellum for both the fox and dog are about the same size and fairly large for an animal. The contrast of the red fox to the domestic dog is features they have that are more similar to a cat. Red foxes have pointed ears and almond shaped eyes. Although foxes are predators,
