"The Dwarf, the Fox and the Princess" (German: Hurleburlebutz, literal translation: "impulsively sworn promise"; ATU Index 425A) is a fairy tale.
and then orders her to pick the fleas out of his fur which she readily agrees to, with the fox realizing it wasn't the princess and then sends her back.
With the fox knowing he has the right bride, so he then transforms back into his munchkin form, and then lives for a few years with the daughter in his hut.
[8] American folklorist D. L. Ashliman classified the tale as type 425A, "The Monster (Animal) as Bridegroom".
The fairy tale has been distributed several times as a radio play (audio book) in a performance by the Detmold theater ensemble.