For a fox, it has small teeth and a wide skull. One source claims that this species can climb trees and has been domesticated in the past. It is reported to have keen eyesight and hearing and an acute sense of smell. It has a number of scent glands, some of which produce pungent odors, although not as extreme as those found in some other "Vulpes" species. The glands are found in the anal region, above the base of the tail, and on the paws and cheeks.