dog fox

American  

noun

1. a male fox.

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Etymology

Origin of dog fox

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Johnny had never seen an old dog fox with a fat pullet in his mouth, but he recognized the expression when he saw it.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

It looked to Johnny as if the dog fox had eaten a couple of fat pullets, and had a third in his mouth.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

So might an old dog fox, sure of his speed and wisdom, trot leisurely across a field in full sight of the pack.

From Rimrock Trail by Dunn, J. Allan, (Joseph Allan)

You're foolish—the way an old dog fox is.

From Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters by Rowe, Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert)

The dog, fox, and buffalo were not heard of or seen again.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham