Toy Fox Terrier — breed guide

At a glance

Group

toy

Size

Toy

Weight

2–3 kg (4–7 lb)

Life span

13–15 years

Coat

Short, fine, glossy coat

Living with a Toy Fox Terrier

• High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
• Almost no grooming.
• Light shedding.
• Quick to learn.
• Barks readily.
• Can do well with children, with care — easier with older kids than toddlers.
• Usually fine with a familiar dog; strange dogs need managing.
• Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
• Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
• A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
• Average heat tolerance.
• Feels the cold.

Temperament

Spunky · Bright · Devoted · Alert

Health to watch

• Patellar luxation
• Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
• Von Willebrand disease
• Congenital hypothyroidism

Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.

Questions people ask

Is a Toy Fox Terrier good with kids?

With care. Toy Fox Terriers generally do well with older children who already know how to behave around a dog; with toddlers, supervise every interaction and give the animal somewhere it can retreat to.

Is a Toy Fox Terrier good with cats?

It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.

How much exercise does a Toy Fox Terrier need?

An hour or more of proper exercise every day.

Can a Toy Fox Terrier handle hot weather?

About average — use normal hot-day sense.