The fox is a member of the dog family. Most foxes are about the same size. The red and gray foxes grow from 23 to 27 inches long. The tail measures an additional 14 to 16 inches. Most weigh from 8 to 11 pounds.
Foxes look like small slender dogs.
They have bushy tails. They have large pointed ears and a long sharp snout. A fox has 5 toes on each foot. The first of these toes is not developed and does not reach the ground. Most foxes carry their tails straight backward when running.