Small furry-tailed rodent (8)
I believe the answer is:
dormouse
'small furry-tailed rodent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for dormouse that I've seen before include "sleepy little creature" , "Creature in teapot (Alice)" , "Rodent that sleeps most of the day" , "Alice tea party creature" , "Small British rodent" .)