Raising foxes requires a detailed analysis of specific circumstances to determine whether it is illegal.

If the species of fox is a nationally protected animal, it is illegal to raise foxes. It is not illegal if the fox is of a quality that can be kept as a pet.

The following is a list of some nationally protected animals:

1. National key protected wild animals: giant panda, golden monkey, South China tiger, Siberian tiger, snow leopard, golden leopard, wild horse, black Muntjac, otter, forest musk deer, giant salamander, sturgeon, etc.

2. National secondary protected wild animals: golden eagle, white crane, flamingo, white stork, red-crowned crane, black-necked crane, white-tailed sea eagle, petrel, dolphin, cygnet, yellow-throated marten, pangolin, Badger et al.

3. Wild animals that are prohibited from hunting: bald eagles, large sharks, Chinese sturgeons, whales, seals, sea lions, crocodiles, etc.

To sum up, the fox is a wild animal whose nature is difficult to tame, aggressive and escaping, and can easily cause harm and danger. Therefore, raising foxes privately may not only face legal risks, but also bring safety risks to yourself and others. It is best not to raise foxes privately.

Legal basis:

Article 341 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China

Illegal poaching, a crime of harming precious and endangered wild animals Anyone who captures or kills rare and endangered wild animals under key state protection, or illegally purchases, transports, or sells rare and endangered wild animals under key state protection and their products shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention, and shall also be fined; if the circumstances are serious, If the circumstances are particularly serious, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than five years but not more than ten years, and shall also be fined; if the circumstances are particularly serious, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than ten years, and shall also be fined or his property shall be confiscated.

Whoever commits the crime of illegal hunting in violation of hunting regulations, hunts in protected areas or hunting periods or uses prohibited tools or methods, destroys wild animal resources, and if the circumstances are serious, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, regulations or fines.

The crime of illegally hunting, acquiring, transporting, and selling terrestrial wild animals violates wildlife protection and management regulations, and illegally hunting, acquiring, transporting, and selling terrestrial wild animals for food purposes other than those specified in Paragraph 1 in the wild environment Terrestrial wild animals that grow and reproduce naturally, and if the circumstances are serious, shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph.

Article 28 of the "Wild Animal Protection Law of the People's Republic of China"

The sale, purchase, and use of nationally protected wild animals and their products are prohibited.

If you need to sell, purchase, or use nationally protected wild animals and their products due to scientific research, artificial breeding, public exhibitions, cultural relics protection, or other special circumstances, you must go through the people's government of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the Central Government. The wildlife protection authority shall approve and obtain and use special marks in accordance with regulations to ensure traceability, except where the State Council provides otherwise for the approval authority.