Toy Fox Terrier vs Pocket Beagle
Compare the Toy Fox Terrier to the Pocket Beagle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Toy Fox Terriers and Pocket Beagles.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Toy Fox Terrier and Pocket Beagle are good choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Toy Fox Terrier and Pocket Beagle are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Toy Fox Terrier and Pocket Beagle are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Toy Fox Terrier and Pocket Beagle are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Toy Fox Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Height | 8½-11½ in. | 7-12 in. |
| Weight | 3½-7 lb | 7-15 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Origin Year | 1930 AD | 1600 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 16 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low-Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Low |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Toy Fox Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Below Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Toy Fox Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 11-14 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Beagle Dwarfism | No | Yes |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Toy Fox Terrier | Pocket Beagle |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Smooth Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| White & Black | Yes | No |
| White & Tan | Yes | No |
| White, Black, & Tan | Yes | No |
| White, Chocolate, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Brown & White | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Tan | No | Yes |
| Tri-color | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |