Papillon vs Toy Fox Terrier
Compare the Papillon to the Toy Fox Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Toy Fox Terriers.
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8½-11½ Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
3½-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Origin Country
France
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1930 AD
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Papillon
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
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Papillon
Toy Fox Terrier
