50 ‘The Fox and the Hound’ Quotes from a Timeless Tale of Friendship

While "The Fox and the Hound" is a timeless tale of friendship, anyone who watched this film as a child will tell you it can also bring you to tears. Get your tissues out and read the following 50 quotes from two best friends and other characters in this all-time classic.

"The Fox and the Hound" is a 1981 animated Disney film based on the novel of the same title written by Daniel P. Mannix and Malcolm Cowley. It follows a fox, Tod, and a hound, Copper, who form a beautiful friendship at a young age.

However, as they grow older, their companionship is complicated by their clashing worlds; Tod is a fox in the wild, and Cooper is a hunting dog trained to kill animals, including foxes.

Read these 50 quotes to explore this knotty situation that these two childhood friends find themselves in.

Tod’s quote: "And we'll always be friends forever. Won't we?" | Image: AmoDays

The Loveable Fox, Tod’s Quotes

"Look, I — I just wanted to see you. We're still friends, aren't we?" — Tod

"And we'll keep on being friends forever. Uh, won't we, Big Mama?" — Tod

"I'm a fox. My name's Tod. What's your name, kid?" — Tod

"Ha-ha-ha! We chasing crickets, or are we just hanging out?" — Tod

"His ears are almost as big as yours." — Tod

Tod’s quote: "Oh no. Not my friend Copper. He won't ever change." | Image: AmoDays

"Copper, you're my best friend." — Tod

"And we'll always be friends forever. Won't we?" — Tod

"You have to, Copper. I saw you coming back with Chief and the hunter." — Tod

"I can smell its evil breath from here." — Tod

"Oh no. Not my friend Copper. He won't ever change." — Tod

Tod’s quote: "Copper, you're my best friend." | Image: AmoDays

"And you know what? He wouldn't even be in that dumb old band if I hadn't lied for him." — Tod

The Curious Hound, Copper's Quotes

"No, uh, that's me. I had socks for lunch." — Copper

"That's not the part you gotta worry about." — Copper

"Those days are over. I'm a hunting dog now. You better get out of here before old Chief wakes up." — Copper

"I thought that was you, Tod. I heard you coming. Boy, you've really grown." — Copper

Copper’s quote: "Those days are over. I'm a hunting dog now.” | Image: AmoDays

"Mine's Copper. I'm a hound dog." — Copper

"No way! Look at the size of that thing." — Copper

"And you're mine too, Tod." — Copper

"I think I did a good job tracking down those varmints for you." — Copper

The Wise Owl, Big Mama's Quotes

"When you're the best of friends, sharing all that you discover. When these moments have past, will that friendship last? Who can say there's a way? Oh, I hope, I hope it never ends, 'cause you're the best of friends." — Big Mama

Big Mama’s quote: "Tod, that Copper is going to come back a hunting dog, a real killer." | Image: AmoDays

"Whew! Am I glad I found you boys. There's no time to lose. I need your help. Now come on. Come on!" — Big Mama

"I hope you're right, Tod." — Big Mama

"Oh boy, these wings ain't what they used to be." — Big Mama

"Don't you worry now. We're gonna find someone to look after you." — Big Mama

"You poor little fella. It's all right. Big Mama's here. You know? You're gonna need some caring for. Now… now let's see, darlin'." — Big Mama

Big Mama’s quote: "Darlin', forever is a long, long time, and time has a way of changin' things." | Image: AmoDays

"If you're so foxy, and old Chief's so dumb, then why does that hound get the fox on the run? 'Cause, he's got the hunter, and the hunter's got the gun. Kablaam! Elimination. Lack of education." — Big Mama

"Tod, that Copper is going to come back a hunting dog, a real killer." — Big Mama

"Oh. Ah ha! Now don't… don't you move, honey. Big Mama's gonna be right back." — Big Mama

"Darlin', forever is a long, long time, and time has a way of changin' things." — Big Mama

A Concoction of Quotes from the World of "The Fox and the Hound"

"Rubbish and poppycock! I don't believe it. He wouldn't hurt a thing!" — Tweed

Chief’s quote: "Tracking and smelling ain't enough. You gotta think nasty." | Image: AmoDays

"I must be going deaf. I said howl!" — Amos Slade

"Dagnabbit, woman! Your thievin' fox was after my chickens!" — Jack Albertson

"Hey! I think I got an idea." — Dinky

"Well, company has come to see the invalid." — Chief

"Tracking and smelling ain't enough. You gotta think nasty." — Chief

Boomer’s quote: "I can't believe my eyes!" | Image: AmoDays

"You're going to lose your head one of these days, Amos Slade." — Widow Tweed

"Chief, get back in there before I break your other leg." — Jack Albertson

"You callin' me a liar, you muddle-headed female?! I saw it happen!" — Amos Slade

"Aw, shucks! I think I bent my b-b-b-b-beak." — Boomer

"Okay, Boomer. Now you know what to do." — Dinky

Amos Slade’s quote: "I've got a surprise for you, Chief old boy." | Image: AmoDays

"Now see what you've done?! You cost us our breakfast!" — Dinky

"Amos Slade, you trigger-happy lunatic! Give me that gun!" — Widow Tweed

"Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end, but in my heart's a memory, and there you'll always be." — Widow Tweed

"I've got a surprise for you, Chief old boy." — Amos Slade

Dinky’s quote: "Hey! This can't be that scrawny little squirt we found by the fence post. Can it? Come on." | Image: AmoDays

"How about that? What does one have to do to get some sympathy around here?" — Chief

"Hold it, sonny! Back off! Consarnit! Wh-where do you think you're goin'?" — Badger

"I can't believe my eyes!" — Boomer

"Temper?! Temper?! Woman, you ain't seen my temper! If I ever catch that fox on my property again, I'll blast him! And next time, I won't miss!" — Jack Albertson

"Hey! This can't be that scrawny little squirt we found by the fence post. Can it? Come on." — Dinky

Widow Tweed’s quote: "Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end, but in my heart's a memory, and there you'll always be." | Image: AmoDays

The film touched the hearts of many, taking home the Golden Screen, Germany Award in 1982 and earning a nomination for a Saturn Award as well as a Young Artist Award.

A sequel was released in 2006, titled "The Fox and the Hound 2," but it didn't appear to receive the same acclamation as the first film. However, it did win a Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Editing in a Direct-to-Video Project.

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