Aldhissla Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Well, as the topic states, what kind of fox is this? http://212.112.179.20/images/94/9497059296.jpg To me, it looks like some kind of mixture of silver fox and/or cross fox. It is listed as a "canadian silverfox" by the present owner (whatever that is...). Enlighten me, ye all-knowing fur experts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurLoverinFL Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Great question! Frankly it looks a bit tanuki-ish to me.... FLinFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReFur Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Barguzin Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Well, it could be silver fox with oxidation, as black/brown furs do get reddish hue to them with age.... or it could be a genetic variation that didn't find its place in the market full time. My guess would be more along the oxidation line though, and that sorta gives an idea of a) age and b) upkeep/cleaning/storage in summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKcoyote Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 First, I would say it is way overdue for a cleaning and glazing. It looks like an unusual cross-breed of fox - one I am totally unfamiliar with. There are a dozen or so semi-standard cross-breeds of fox in addition to the basic original breeds and the dyed variants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Fox Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 My opinion on this was like Mr B, and AK. I think that if it was cleaned, it would look a whole lot different than it does in that photo. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKcoyote Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Cleaning and glazing would fluff up the fur, but NOT change the color. If it is an older fur that has oxidized that could account for some of the color, but darker furs usually do not have much of a color shift as they age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldhissla Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks everybody for your answers, really appreciate it! I have asked the owner more about the age and condition of the coat and hopefully I'll get some more pictures as well, so maybe I'll get back to you for more advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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