Toy Fox Terrier vs German Spitz
Compare the Toy Fox Terrier to the German Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Toy Fox Terriers and German Spitz.
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
8½-11½ Inches
11-14 Inches
Weight
3½-7 Pounds
23-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1930 AD
-4000 BC
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Toy Fox Terrier
German Spitz
