Chihuahua vs Toy Fox Terrier

Compare the Chihuahua to the Toy Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Toy Fox Terriers.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Chihuahua is better suited for new owners.
Children - Both the Chihuahua and Toy Fox Terrier are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Chihuahua and Toy Fox Terrier are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Toy Fox Terrier has the highest tendency to bark between the two.

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Chihuahua vs Toy Fox Terrier

Breed Name	Chihuahua	Toy Fox Terrier
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	15-20 yrs.	13-15 yrs.
Height	6-9 in.	8½-11½ in.
Weight	3-6 lb	3½-7 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Mexico	United States
Origin Year	1850 AD	1930 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Below Average	Good
Stranger Friendly	Below Average	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please	Affectionate Loving Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	No
Medium Yard	No	No
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	50°F to 80°F	55°F to 80°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	18 mph	16 mph
Strength	Low	Low
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Low-Medium
Shedding	Medium	Low
Dander	Low	Low
Drool Amount	None	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Chihuahua	Toy Fox Terrier
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Below Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	Below Average	Below Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Below Average
Herding	Very Low	Below Average
Hunting	Average	Below Average
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	High	Below Average
Sledding	Very Low	Very Low
Watch	High	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Chihuahua	Toy Fox Terrier
Lifespan
Lifespan	15-20 yrs.	13-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Collapsed Trachea	Yes	No
Demodectic Mange	No	Yes
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Hydrocephalus	Yes	No
Hypoglycemia	Yes	No
Legg-perthes Disease	No	Yes
Open Fontanel	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	No
Pulmonic Stenosis	Yes	No
Shivering	Yes	No
Von Willebrand's Disease	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Chihuahua	Toy Fox Terrier
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	No
Single Coat	Yes	No
Smooth Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Silky	Yes	No
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Long	Yes	No
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	No
Black & Red	Yes	No
Black & Silver	Yes	No
Black & Tan	Yes	No
Black & White	Yes	No
Black Sabled Fawn	Yes	No
Black Sabled Silver	Yes	No
Blue	Yes	No
Blue & White	Yes	No
Blue Brindled Fawn	Yes	No
Blue Fawn	Yes	No
Chocolate	Yes	No
Chocolate & Tan	Yes	No
Chocolate & White	Yes	No
Chocolate Blue	Yes	No
Chocolate Brindled Fawn	Yes	No
Chocolate Sabled Fawn	Yes	No
Cream	Yes	No
Cream & White	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Fawn Brindled Black	Yes	No
Gold	Yes	No
Gold & White	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Red & White	Yes	No
Silver	Yes	No
Silver & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Black	No	Yes
White & Tan	No	Yes
White, Black, & Tan	No	Yes
White, Chocolate, & Tan	No	Yes