30 Best Fox And The Hound Quotes From The Disney Classic

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 12, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Feb 24, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
Image of Fox

'The Fox and the Hound' is an American animated classics series.

It was released in 1981, produced by Walt Disney Productions, and directed by Ted Berman, Richard Rich, Art Stevens, and David Michener. The starring voices were led by Mickey Rooney and Kurt Russell.

It is one of the best movies, based on the book written by Daniel P. Mannix. Ted Berman and his team members have directed the series very beautifully. The young Tod voice is given by Keith Coogan, and the young Copper voice is given by Corey Feldman.

This American animated classics series tells the story of two friends, Tod (a fox) and Copper (a hound dog). They meet when they were young and become good friends.

But, as they grow up, they become enemies as hound dogs hunt for foxes for their master. Do you think they remained secret best friends?

The story has a tragic end when Copper tries to save Tod from his owner’s gun with his life. After this traumatic incident, they go their separate ways. Tweed takes Tod to the woods with a final note, "goodbye may seem forever farewell".

Tod is seen standing alone, looking sad. Everything around Tod seemed to be blank; he did not know what was happening around him.

'The Fox and the Hound' movie quotes are some of the best Disney movie quotes. They will make you realize how beautiful the movie is, even if you haven’t seen it; you will definitely feel like watching it now! If you want to read more exciting quotes, check out 'Finding Nemo' quotes and 'Aristocats' quotes
 

Best 'Fox And The Hound' Friends Forever Quotes

In this series, the fox and the hound promise that they will always be friends. Young Copper vows to be Tod's best friend and expresses this by saying, "you are mine too Tod". Keith Coogan and Corey Feldman brought life to the characters through their wonderful voices. Here are the best movies quote from 'The Fox and the Hound'.

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

- Keith Coogan, (Young Tod).

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

- Corey Feldman, (Young Copper).

3. "Copper, you're my best friend."

- Keith Coogan, (Young Tod).

4. "And you're mine too, Tod."

- Corey Feldman, (Young Copper).

5. "Young Tod: And we'll always be friends forever. Won't we?

Young Copper: Yeah, forever."

-'The Fox and the Hound'.

6. "Young Tod: [about Chief] His ears are almost as big as yours.

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

-'The Fox and the Hound'.

7. "Gosh, look at those teeth."

- Keith Coogan, (Young Tod).

8. "That's the part you gotta worry about!"

- Corey Feldman, (Young Copper).

9. "Young Tod: What'd you do that for?

Young Copper: Us hound dogs always do that when we've found what we've been tracking."

-'The Fox and the Hound'.

10. "If you give me a headstart I can beat you."

- Corey Feldman, (Young Copper).

11. "A worm for breakfast? Yuck!"

- Keith Coogan, (Young Tod).

12. "Oh no, not my friend Copper. He won't ever change."

- Keith Coogan, (Young Tod).

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

Adult Tod: You have too, Copper. I saw you coming back with Chief and the hunter."

-'The Fox and the Hound'.

14. "Adult Tod: We're still friends, aren't we?

Adult Copper: Those days are over. I'm a hunting dog now."

-'The Fox and the Hound'.

15. "Adult Tod: Oh, Chief. He doesn't worry me.

Adult Copper: Tod, I'm serious. You're fair game as far as he's concerned!"

-'The Fox and the Hound'.

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

-Adult Copper.

17. "You shouldn't be over here. You're going get us both into a lot of trouble."

-Adult Copper.

Big Mama Quotes From ‘The Fox And The Hound’

Some of the best quotes by Big Mama (voice of Pearl Bailey) to young Tod (voice of Keith Coogan) show that being friends forever is a long way to go. However, young Tod is sure that Copper is going to be his best friend forever.

Big Mama explains time has a way of making things happen - being friends forever is a long way to go since Copper is a hound dog.

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

- Pearl Bailey, (Big Mama).

19. "Young Tod: And we'll keep on being friends forever. Right, Big Mama?

Big Mama: Darling, forever is a long, long time, and time has a way of changing things."

-'The Fox and the Hound'.

20. "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."

- Pearl Bailey, (Big Mama).

21. "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."

- Pearl Bailey, (Big Mama).

22. "Oh boy, these wings ain't what they used to be."

- Pearl Bailey, (Big Mama).

Widow Tweed And Amos Slade Quotes

The following first quote, "goodbye may seem forever," is by Tweed to Tod saying her final goodbye before leaving him in the woods alone. She explains what forever farewell is like. Read the best 'The Fox and the Hound' quotes of widow Tweed (voice of Jeanette Nolan) and Amos Slade (voice of Jack Albertson).

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

- Widow Tweed.

24. "Dagnabbit, woman! Your thievin' fox was after my chickens!"

- Jack Albertson.

25. "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.

26. "Chief, get back in there before I break your other leg."

- Jack Albertson.

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

- Tweed.

Chief Quotes From 'The Fox And The Hound' Movie

Chief is also one of Amos Slade's dogs. He is an Irish wolfhound trained to hunt. Read the best movie quotes from 'The Fox and the Hound' movie in this list.

28. "Trackin' an' smellin' ain't enough. You gotta think nasty."

- Chief.

29. "Well, company has come to see the invalid."

- Chief.

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

- Chief.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 'Fox And The Hound' quotes, then why not take a look at 'The Lion King' quotes or 'Finding Dory' quotes.

We Want Your Photos!
We Want Your Photos!

We Want Your Photos!

Do you have a photo you are happy to share that would improve this article?
Email your photos

More for You

See All

Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

Deepthi Reddy picture

Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

Read full bio >