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    Posted: 17 February 2011 at 9:51pm
Domesticated Foxes are the wave of the future!

Seriously, I want one. And no, they aren't wild animals, they're the product of a selective breeding and domestication experiment that has been going on in Siberia for the past 60 years (that's approximately 200 in fox years). The program was the cover story of this month's National Geographic, and after looking into it, it turns out that this Sibfox company is the US importer of these true domestic foxes. They're expensive, but so are pure-bred dogs.

Anyway, more info on the domestication:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domesticated_Silver_Fox
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I WANT ONE!




look at them!


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Wacko

Are foxes expensive?

Just like some dog breeds, foxes are fairly expensive and are offered at $5,950.

Transportation from Russia and extensive paperwork is a significant part of the cost.
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Originally posted by evillepaintball evillepaintball wrote:




Are foxes expensive?
Just like some dog breeds, foxes are fairly expensive and are offered at $5,950.
Transportation from Russia and extensive paperwork is a significant part of the cost.



AKC Certified Purebred Golden Retrievers go for about $2500 or more these days. It's not that far out.

Show quality Great Danes range anywhere from $800-$3000+

It's really not that much of a stretch. Add in the fact that over time, the costs will come down....
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Did someone just watch the special on dogs from NOVA I believe it was? Originally aired on KPBS and then was put on netflix. 
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Please call me


WHEN IT EATS YOUR FACE
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Originally posted by DaveEllis DaveEllis wrote:

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WHEN IT EATS YOUR FACE


Or befriends a hound at a young age. 

Trust me, that won't work out without a few tears here and there. 
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my uncle almost bought a couple of domesticated wolf hybrids

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  I have a bear. It's not domesticated cause i'm not a sissy  

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Freaking cool as hell, but not worth 6 grand IMO.
 
What I really want as a pet-
 
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Originally posted by DaveEllis DaveEllis wrote:


Please call me
<font ="Apple-style-span" size="5">WHEN IT EATS YOUR FACE



Awww! Your cynicism just made it LOL!

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I want this.
Innocence proves nothing
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My aunt has huge scars on her face from getting attacked by their family pet... A wolf.
 
We see foxes quite often in my backyard. They are fun to watch.
 
 
 
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Yeah I saw a TON of foxes when I was home this winter. Same with deer, saw 3+ almost every day.

This is the pet I want:

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I want a domesticated woodchuck. 
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^^^it must live in your bathtub, Choop.^^ Damn good selection!
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Originally posted by Ceesman762 Ceesman762 wrote:

^^^it must live in your bathtub, Choop.^^ Damn good selection!


Yeah, I've thought for a while that an otter would make a badass pet, since they're pretty unconventional and adorable as all hell. The downside is they're high-maintenance and bitey
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Originally posted by choopie911 choopie911 wrote:

Originally posted by Ceesman762 Ceesman762 wrote:

^^^it must live in your bathtub, Choop.^^ Damn good selection!


Yeah, I've thought for a while that an otter would make a badass pet, since they're pretty unconventional and adorable as all hell. The downside is they're high-maintenance and bitey

Could you imagine the reaction to some one taking a sit down on your toilet and the otter jumps out of the tub? Win.
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I've actually always wanted a pet skunk. You can litter train them like cats, and have the scent gland removed- apparently they make awesome pets. My great uncle had one named "Stomper" that he has stuffed now. I always thought that was a cool idea.

A few years back I started researching the legality of it in NY, and there are no licenses issued no way, no how. So I'm bummed about that- but when I finally get out of the Reich that is NY, you bey your bottom I'll be looking again.
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Originally posted by choopie911 choopie911 wrote:

Yeah I saw a TON of foxes when I was home this winter. Same with deer, saw 3+ almost every day.

This is the pet I want:



Interestingly enough, the same genetics program that resulted in the domestic foxes also used otters. They found, however, that otters don't like to do it as much and thus, were hard to breed.

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