Toy Fox Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier

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

Toy Fox Terrier vs Patterdale Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
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General Details
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
8½-11½ Inches
10-20 Inches
Weight
3½-7 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1930 AD
1940 AD
Temperament
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
Very High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
11-13 Years
Health Concerns
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Common Health Issues
Von willebrand's disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Demodectic mange
Pink Eye
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Toy Fox Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Breed Colors
White and Black
White and Black
White and Chocolate
White and Chocolate
White and Tan
White and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Black, and Tan
White, Chocolate, and Tan
White, Chocolate, and Tan
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate
Red
Red
Tan
Tan
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