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.
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
13-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
8½-11½ Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
3½-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Origin Country
Mexico
United States
Origin Year
1850 AD
1930 AD
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
13-15 Years
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Toy Fox Terrier
