Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier Quick Facts:
Large Smalll

Medium Difficulty to Train
Grooming Low
Maintenance Medium
Shedding Medium
Occasional Walks Needed
Medium Energy Level
Makes an Effective Watch Dog
Good with Children older children

The Toy Fox Terrier originated from England, he is a descendant of the Smooth Fox Terrier. The breed was registered with the AKC in 2001.

This breed is not the best for families with younger children. He needs gentle older children that will not pull his tail or scream in his ear.

This breed normally lives 12-15 years and are known to have heart problems, thyroid problems and seizures.

The Toy Fox Terrier lives up to it's name with a height of 9-11 inches and a weight of 4 to 7 pounds. They are a very spirited and playful breed and can be a handful. His intelligence makes him very easy to train.

The Toy Fox Terrier loves being around humans and being handled a lot, emotionally they are high maintenance.

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier is a small dog that can be good with children if the children are older and gentle. Not good with yound children. They are very low maintenance, but they do require daily walks. Low shedding, but good grooming needed. They have a high energy level and make and excellent watchdog.

They usually live about 12-15 years. They can range in weight from 15 to 25 pounds and in height from 14 to 17 inches.

Because they do not shed much, they are excellent for owners with allergies.

Originally from England, this breed came to America in the 1885's.