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What is the closest relative to a raccoon dog? Surprise, surprise, it's a red fox! You see, both raccoon dogs and foxes belong in the Canidae family, but raccoon dogs are closer in relation to red foxes than to domesticated dogs. Also, raccoon dogs and red foxes have been featured in East Asian mythology. In Japan, there's raccoon dogs that have magical powers, and even a fox that transforms into a beautiful lady!

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What is the closest relative to a raccoon dog? Surprise, surprise, it's a red fox! You see, both raccoon dogs and foxes belong in the Canidae family, but raccoon dogs are closer in relation to red foxes than to domesticated dogs. Also, raccoon dogs and red foxes have been featured in East Asian mythology. In Japan, there's raccoon dogs that have magical powers, and even a fox that transforms into a beautiful lady!