Toy Fox Terrier
Puppy
Fully Grown
Toy Fox Terriers are like little pocket rockets, with short legs and funky Batman ears. They can easily entertain themselves and get along well with other dogs from their pack.
Toy Fox Terriers are easy to train and love to show off their tricks. Once they have learned a few tricks they will show them to you whenever they feel you need some entertainment. They are little comedians and will make you laugh a lot through their endless playfulness and cuteness.
These little dogs’ confidence far out weights their physical abilities and they won’t back up, or give up, something that they think belongs to them or their pack.
Toy Fox Terriers are inquisitive and alert, and will give out a short bark when strangers arrive. Like most terriers, they also come with a good dose of stubbornness, and are good at hunting. They like to disappear to go off on a hunting spree and might bring home a mouse or two for you. They get easily excited about anything that runs away or hides in the bushes. Taking them for walks can be a challenge, as they like to adventure away from you.
Their coats are short and easy to brush but they feel the cold easily and a jumper for winter and rain is a good idea.
| Weight: | 2-4 kg |
| Health risk: | Low |
| Life expectancy: | 13-14 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Low |
| Monthly cost (food): | very low |
| Trainability: | Medium |
| Activity level: | Medium |
There are many sources to get your Toy Fox Terrier from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Toy Fox Terrier to adopt:
To help your rescued Toy Fox Terrier to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Toy Fox Terrier from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
