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Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier is a extra-small dog in the Toy group with higher published energy, lower grooming frequency, moderate shedding, and higher trainability.

Life expectancy
13-15 years
Published weight
4 - 9 lbs
Published height
8.5-11.5 inches
Origin
United States
AKC recognized
2003

Published trait ledger

The broad tendencies, in one view.

Scores use the AKC's 1-to-5 scale. They describe a breed tendency, not a specific dog or a guarantee of behavior.

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Daily rhythm

Energy

Lower means a calmer published energy tendency.

Higher4/5

Mental work

Higher means more regular mental engagement.

Higher4/5

Vocal tendency

Higher means more frequent barking or vocalizing.

Higher4/5

Adaptability

Higher means more ease with routine or environment changes.

Higher4/5

Home upkeep

Shedding

Higher means more loose coat to manage.

Moderate3/5

Grooming frequency

Higher means more frequent coat maintenance.

Lower2/5

Drooling

Higher means a stronger published drooling tendency.

Lower1/5

Trainability

Higher means a stronger published responsiveness to training.

Higher5/5

Social tendencies

Young children

Published tolerance and patience around young children.

Moderate3/5

Other dogs

Published tendency around other dogs.

Moderate3/5

Strangers

Higher means greater published openness to new people.

Higher5/5

Family affection

Published affection toward familiar family members.

Higher5/5

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