Toy Fox Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare the Toy Fox Terrier to the Yorkshire Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Toy Fox Terriers and Yorkshire Terriers.
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8½-11½ Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
3½-7 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1930 AD
1865 AD
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Long
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
