How much does a fox dog cost? Latest price reference
The fox dog originated from the Nordic Silky Dog, was later introduced to Japan, and in Germany was bred by crossing the Samoyed, a silky-haired dog type native to Siberia, with Japanese dogs; after improvement it became the cute, pure white small Japanese Spitz. Today it is distributed in various places and is mostly kept as a pet dog. Now let us take a look at how much a fox dog costs!
How much does a fox dog cost?
The price of fox dogs varies in different regions. In some places it is about 300 yuan each, but in other places it can sell for over 1,000. Especially in pet stores, adding vaccines and some complimentary dog food, combs, etc., you need one or two thousand yuan to buy one. In the general pet market, a not very pure one can be bought for about 400 yuan, a pure one for about 500 yuan, white ones for about 400 yuan, golden ones for about 300 yuan, yellow ones for under 200 yuan, and mixed-color ones for under 100 yuan. A prettier and larger one may cost 600 yuan.
Complete list of fox dog types
1. Japanese Spitz: The Japanese Spitz was improved from the German white-coated fox dog crossed with Japanese dogs. Its coat is pure white, its undercoat is soft and dense fluff, and its topcoat is thick and straight, feeling rather hard to the touch. The head is broad and flat, the medium-length muzzle is long and pointed, forming a V shape, and is not very slender. The lips are dark, the nose is black, and the teeth meet in a scissor bite.
2. Italian Volpino: The Italian Volpino is a small dog, very sturdy and well proportioned. Its ancestors came from Northern Europe in the 17th century, but the breed itself was entirely developed in Italy, and today it is already very rare in Northern Europe. The Italian Volpino is a good watchdog and can accept obedience training. It is lively and outgoing, full of affection, and a good companion for children. It is wary of strangers and likes to bark, so strict training is needed.
3. German Spitz: The German Spitz has a face like a little fox. The outer coat is long and rough, while the undercoat is thick and dense. The head is medium in size, widest at the back, and tapering in a wedge shape toward the tip of the nose. The neck is medium in length, broad, and slightly arched, with no dewlap at the throat; the coat is thick, and the abundant coat forms a huge ruff. The neck and shoulders have a coarse mane, the rear of the front legs has good feathering, the hind legs have abundant feathering from the buttocks to the hock, and the tail is like a broom.
4. Finnish Spitz: The Finnish Spitz looks like a fox. For a long time this breed has been used to hunt small animals and birds. The muzzle is pointed, the small ears are erect, the coat is dense, and the tail curls, showing its northern ancestry. Overall it appears especially cute, particularly in the eyes, ears, and tail. Males have a masculine air without appearing coarse, while females are quite delicate without being overly refined.
Key points for choosing a fox dog
1. The ears should be long and hanging down; the hair on top of the head should be long enough to cover the ears and drape over the shoulders; the eyes should be black and bright and spirited.
2. The limbs should be relatively long and strong; the front limbs relatively straight; the hind limbs muscular; the feet large and broad; and the toes covered with relatively long feathering.
3. The body shape should be relatively well proportioned; the neck should often be held high and strong; the chest should be relatively deep; and the abdomen should tuck up slightly.
4. Both sides of the body and the front and hind limbs also have long, dense hair; the ears, tail, and top of the head all have long, glossy hair; and the hair on the back and shoulders is shorter.
5. The gait when walking should be relaxed and free, and it should be able to run agilely. Slow-moving ones are considered unhealthy.
6. It should be mainly pure white and should not have hair of other colors, otherwise it is not purebred.
7. The requirements for shoulder height and body weight are: height (that is, shoulder height) within 30-38 cm, and body weight within 6.4-10 kg.
8. The head shape should be elongated, long, straight, and narrow, and often held high. The forehead should be slightly convex, and the nose color should be brown or black.
9. The hair should be relatively thick and dense, very soft, silky and glossy, and there should also be very long feathering on both sides of the head.