In physical conformation, cross foxes are identical to red foxes, though according to Teancum's Mammals of Utah (1922), they may be slightly larger with a bushier tail and with more wool under the feet. ... The long hairs of the tail are greyish or yellowish red with black tips, though the tip of the tail is always white.

How rare is a cross fox?

Are Cross Foxes Rare? Believe it or not, cross foxes are really not that rare. They make up for around 25% of all red fox variations in North America. Their pelts were once more sought after by trappers and fur farms when it was thought that they were a different species than a red fox variation.

How tall is a cross fox?

Physical characteristics. Red foxes are generally about 90–105 cm (36–42 inches) long—about 35–40 cm (14–16 inches) of this being the tail—and stand about 40 cm tall at the shoulder.