Chow Chow vs Toy Fox Terrier
Compare the Chow Chow to the Toy Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Toy Fox Terriers.
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
8½-11½ Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
3½-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-150 BC
1930 AD
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Toy Fox Terrier
