• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Toy Fox Terriers: These are tiny short-bodied Toy breeds originally trained to hunt mice and rats and then as lap dogs. Click here for facts about different Breeds of Terriers
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Toy Fox Terriers range from 3.5 - 7 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 8 - 10 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Toy Fox Terriers and Nicknames: American Toy Terrier and AmerToy
  • Origin of the name 'Terrier': This originates from the Latin word 'terra', meaning earth and the French name 'chien terrier' literally meaning 'dog of the earth'
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Toy Fox Terriers: The coat is normally short, shiny and fine and comes in a range of colors including white and black and white and tan
• Fact 7 - Life of Toy Fox Terriers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Toy Fox Terriers is the Toy dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Toy Fox Terriers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Toy Fox Terriers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Toy Fox Terriers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Allergies
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 12 - Toy Fox Terriers were Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 2001
• Fact 13 - Breeding Toy Fox Terriers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Toy Fox Terriers

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