World’s first hybrid dog-fox is found in Brazilian wilderness

Dog-fox hybrid dubbed a ‘dogxim’ had a ‘shy and cautious personality’. Photo: Flavia Ferrari

Joe Pinkstone
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The world’s first confirmed dog-fox hybrid has been found in the Brazilian wilderness.

The animal was hit by a car in the area of Vacaria in 2021 and taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment but staff were unable to conclude whether it was a fox or dog they were taking care of.