Curious eyes, touching big ears and touching the muzzle is an unusual pet, a representative of canine, domestic Chanterelle Fenech. Her homeland is the North African deserts, but the animal Feels great in Russian apartment conditions. However the owner needs to be prepared for the specific character of the animal, care for him.
The appearance of the animal
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Exotic pet impresses with its miniature size:
- Height (at the withers): 18-20 cm.
- Weight: up to 1.5 kg.
- Body length: 30-40 cm.
- Tail Length: 30 cm.
Feneki live 10-15 years. The main “highlight” – big ears, almost half the body of the animal (15-17 cm). This feature is justified: in the wild, chanterelles feed on insects. To quickly find prey on the most inconspicuous rustle, very useful ears – “locators”.
Like all predators, Fenechs have long claws. But teeth small: insects, rodents, birds – not very tough and large production.
The fur is fluffy, unusually soft and silky to the touch. Her shades: from milky white, sand to yellow, light red.
Pet cost
The price of a miniature fox is not at all small: from 120-150 thousand. rubles. The high cost is due to the fact that Fenech is still rare, Exotic pet. Representatives of the species are imported because borders, however, nurseries in the Russian Federation and the CIS countries are already functioning: Moscow, Minsk, Kiev.
Pet cost
The price of a miniature fox is not at all small: from 120-150 thousand. rubles. The high cost is due to the fact that Fenech is still rare, Exotic pet. Representatives of the species are imported because borders, however, nurseries in the Russian Federation and the CIS countries are already functioning: Moscow, Minsk, Kiev.
Fox behavior, temperament
Fenech character is a peculiar combination of cat characters and dogs. They are energetic and playful like little dogs. But at the same time independent, graceful and a little selfish as feline.
Sexual differences are also interesting: boys are usually calmer, more obedient than girls. Females are more active, nimble, but shy. Sterilization does not affect their nature (only the smell of urine changes). BUT castration of the boy makes him even more calm and affectionate.
Relations with people and animals
Feneki became pets not accidentally – miniature creatures love to play with a person, fully trust him. With time, the owner begins to understand the mood, desire of the pet: the fox can whine, snort, yap, growl, and even howl.
To make it home, you need to pay a lot time: communicate, caress, play. The pet is not suitable for people spending all day at work, leaving for a long vacation, business trip. During the absence, the animal will easily forget both the owner and all acquired “cultural skills” will again become a “savage”.
Usually Feneki do not distinguish one owner – they are good-natured customized to all family members. However may not like individual people for them only known reasons. Some chanterelles suspicious of strangers, hiding from them. To arrange the little animal will help itself “delicious”, communication in a calm voice, unobtrusive game, affection.
Foxes are not as predictable as dogs and cats. Therefore it is not worth it start in families with young children. It is dangerous to leave a child alone with the fox – if the baby will be careless with pet, he can scratch him, bite him.
The beast is able to make friends with almost any animal except individuals that feed on in the wild. Fenech will become a best friend dog, cat, especially if they grow and mature together. But with friendship birds, hamsters, chinchillas and other rodents are not will come out. The fox perceives these pets as potential food. 
House behavior
In the apartment, Fenecham is not bored: they constantly run around the room, they are looking for something, digging out. There are no barriers: the fox deftly jumps on tables, doors, cabinets and window sills. Such a feature animals to consider when buying: if a person is dear the decor at home is still worth having a calmer pet.
Feneki are not just fast – they are fast creatures, for the movements that a person can’t keep track of. Therefore people need be careful not to step on your pet, do not pinch his door. Tiny fox is easy to apply by negligence serious injury.
Leaving an animal alone in the apartment is not recommended: great the probability that the whole house will be turned upside down. Required hide fragile, breaking things, close the toilet lid and restroom, bathroom. Upholstered furniture can so please the animal that by the time he comes, he will dig a hole in it.
Plastic bags, small, sharp objects, wires under the fox is also attracted by tension. Therefore, to avoid unhappy cases he is kept either in an aviary or in a separate room, away from dangerous things.
Noise
The future owner must remember that the desert fox is very talkative – yapping, “purrs”, snorts. In a good mood Feneki make beautiful sounds, like bird trills. Yapping at the answer to different situations: loneliness, a walk, interesting thing.
If the fox is bored or lonely, he begins to howl plaintively, whine, grumble. The joy of the arrival of the owner, a fun game these pets express a loud screech. Many foxes produce “branded greetings “for each member of the family.
Some representatives are not averse to conducting “night conversations.” Therefore, they are placed to live in a separate room or aviary.
Animal care
A person should spend a lot of time to educate Fenech. But fox care is completely simple – no more complicated than dog or cat.
Grooming
Domestic foxes, although considered exotic, are very undemanding. Their thick fluffy fur is not required to cut, to lay in the grooming salon.
With hygiene, the pet perfectly copes with itself. However in to avoid tangles, the hair needs to be combed out periodically by the owner. If the animal is very exhausted, they bathe it with shampoo for dogs, with dry with a hairdryer if necessary.
By nature, foxes have long claws. So that the pet does not spoil furniture, did not injure a person, they are trimmed: on their own or at the vet.
House behavior
In the apartment, Fenecham is not bored: they constantly run around the room, they are looking for something, digging out. There are no barriers: the fox deftly jumps on tables, doors, cabinets and window sills. Such a feature animals to consider when buying: if a person is dear the decor at home is still worth having a calmer pet.
Feneki are not just fast – they are fast creatures, for the movements that a person can’t keep track of. Therefore people need be careful not to step on your pet, do not pinch his door. Tiny fox is easy to apply by negligence serious injury.
Leaving an animal alone in the apartment is not recommended: great the probability that the whole house will be turned upside down. Required hide fragile, breaking things, close the toilet lid and restroom, bathroom. Upholstered furniture can so please the animal that by the time he comes, he will dig a hole in it.
Plastic bags, small, sharp objects, wires under the fox is also attracted by tension. Therefore, to avoid unhappy cases he is kept either in an aviary or in a separate room, away from dangerous things.
Noise
The future owner must remember that the desert fox is very talkative – yapping, “purrs”, snorts. In a good mood Feneki make beautiful sounds, like bird trills. Yapping at the answer to different situations: loneliness, a walk, interesting thing.
If the fox is bored or lonely, he begins to howl plaintively, whine, grumble. The joy of the arrival of the owner, a fun game these pets express a loud screech. Many foxes produce “branded greetings “for each member of the family.
Some representatives are not averse to conducting “night conversations.” Therefore, they are placed to live in a separate room or aviary.
Animal care
A person should spend a lot of time to educate Fenech. But fox care is completely simple – no more complicated than dog or cat.
Grooming
Domestic foxes, although considered exotic, are very undemanding. Their thick fluffy fur is not required to cut, to lay in the grooming salon.
With hygiene, the pet perfectly copes with itself. However in to avoid tangles, the hair needs to be combed out periodically by the owner. If the animal is very exhausted, they bathe it with shampoo for dogs, with dry with a hairdryer if necessary.
By nature, foxes have long claws. So that the pet does not spoil furniture, did not injure a person, they are trimmed: on their own or at the vet.
Walks
Active Feneki love walks in the fresh air. Therefore they will be very good in a country house with a large backyard plot. Do not mind taking a walk on the lawn, in a quiet park, forest belt. But here you need a leash or harness.
Since the eared fox is a southern creature, walks are arranged in warm season. In winter, animals are kept at home, protected from drafts and low temperatures. Feneki love to travel to car: calmly look around or sleep curled up with a little fist. But closed spaces like carry-outs soul. 
Food
Feeding Fenech is different from the diet of pet dogs:
- Meat (fresh, low-fat): lamb, chicken, beef, rabbit
- Insects: locusts, flour worms, large beetles.
- Rodents: mice.
- Small reptiles, lizards.
- Eggs: quail.
- Fish. The product must be boneless, thermally processed: boiled or frozen.
- Boiled vegetables (no more than 2 teaspoons per day). Foxes not carry carrots, cereals, corn.
- Raw fruits, berries, cut into small pieces. Foxes love figs, cherries and dates.
In nature, the Fenech diet: 90% – animal food, 10% – vegetable. These proportions are observed for domestic foxes. If it’s difficult for the owner to provide the animal with a natural diet, he takes the animal to complex feeds: Nature’s Variety, Innova, Felidae, Solid Gold, Eagle Pack Holistic, Azmira.
Restroom
The issue with the toilet is solved simply: it is possible to train a fox to cope with the need for a tray or a special diaper. If the animal bought in a nursery, it already knows how to go to the toilet in strictly designated place.
Most often, Fenechs are kept in cages, in separate rooms. On a permanent place, in a limited space it is easier for them to decide with a place to cope, than in a large man’s house.
