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- Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier
- The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier
- Size (Weight and Height) of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier
- Lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier
- Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of Toy Fox Terrier
- Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier
- Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?
- Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier?
- Does the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Fox Terrier?
- Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about Toy Fox Terriers?
- Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. Toy Fox Terrier
- Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier?
- Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about Toy Fox Terriers?
- How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and Toy Fox Terriers?
- Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Toy Fox Terrier
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and for the Toy Fox Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview
A very important difference between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small-sized dog while the Toy Fox Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.
On the other hand, the Toy Fox Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Basset Fauve de Bretagne to the Toy Fox Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier
Factor | Basset Fauve de Bretagne | Toy Fox Terrier |
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Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Tendency NOT to Wander | 5/5 | 2/5 |
Height | 12 to 15 inches. | 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder |
Life Span | 12 to 15 years. | 13 to 14 years |
Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Does NOT Bark or Howl | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 2/5 |
Weight | 25 to 35 pounds. | 3 to 7 pounds |
Easygoing | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 2/5 |
Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Train | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 1/5 |
Potential For Playfulness | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 1/5 |
Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
General Health | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Intelligence | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 13.5 years |
Price Range | No Data | $875 – $1200 |
Average Price | No Data | $1100 |
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Toy Fox Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is 91 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Toy Fox Terrier is 77 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a better pet than the Toy Fox Terrier. So, you should get the Basset Fauve de Bretagne!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier
Below is a list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier are most different:
The Similarities Between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier.
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes weigh 25 to 35 pounds. when fully grown. Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are 12 to 15 inches. when fully grown.
On the other hand, Toy Fox Terriers weigh 3 to 7 pounds when fully grown. Toy Fox Terriers are 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier
The lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagnes is between 12 to 15 years. . The average lifespan of Basset Fauve de Bretagnes is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Toy Fox Terriers is between 13 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Toy Fox Terriers is 13.5 years.
Health Problems of Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Health Problems of Toy Fox Terrier
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Toy Fox Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Toy Fox Terrier than for the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.
3 health tests are recommended for Basset Fauve de Bretagne while 5 tests are recommended for the Toy Fox Terrier.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and in Toy Fox Terriers.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Health Problems
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Basset Fauve de Bretagne puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Basset Fauve de Bretagne puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Basset Fauve de Bretagne breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Basset Fauve de Bretagnes for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Basset Fauve de Bretagnes here.
Toy Fox Terrier Health Problems
Toy Fox Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Toy Fox Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Toy Fox Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Toy Fox Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Toy Fox Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Toy Fox Terriers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can be left alone only for a short time.
Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Toy Fox Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do have a very low tendency to drool.
Toy Fox Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very easy to groom.
Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.
Does the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Fox Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Toy Fox Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Do Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Bark and Howl? What about Toy Fox Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Toy Fox Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Toy Fox Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Basset Fauve de Bretagne vs. Toy Fox Terrier
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Toy Fox Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Basset Fauve de Bretagnes Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Toy Fox Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along very well with other dogs.
Toy Fox Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes good family dogs? What about Toy Fox Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Toy Fox Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Basset Fauve de Bretagnes and Toy Fox Terriers?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Toy Fox Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are fairly easy to train.
Toy Fox Terriers are fairly easy to train.
Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Fox Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes adapt very well to apartment living.
Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne or the Toy Fox Terrier?
Basset Fauve de Bretagnes are very good for new dog owners.
Toy Fox Terriers are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Basset Fauve de Bretagne that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Basset Fauve de Bretagne:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Toy Fox Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Toy Fox Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Toy Fox Terrier:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and how the Toy Fox Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and of the Toy Fox Terrier to other breeds:
Basset Fauve de Bretagne Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Toy Fox Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Toy Fox Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog Toy Fox Terrier versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Toy Fox Terrier versus Brussels Griffon Toy Fox Terrier versus Sealyham Terrier Toy Fox Terrier versus Miniature Schnauzer Toy Fox Terrier versus Sloughi Toy Fox Terrier versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Toy Fox Terrier versus Boerboel Toy Fox Terrier versus Shih Tzu Toy Fox Terrier versus Lowchen Toy Fox Terrier versus Azawakh Toy Fox Terrier versus Pomchi Toy Fox Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo Toy Fox Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog Toy Fox Terrier versus Bordoodle Toy Fox Terrier versus Irish Terrier Toy Fox Terrier versus Chi-Poo Toy Fox Terrier versus Puli Toy Fox Terrier versus Cocker Spaniel Toy Fox Terrier versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Toy Fox Terrier versus Irish Terrier Toy Fox Terrier versus Maltese Toy Fox Terrier versus Cairn Terrier Toy Fox Terrier versus Boxerdoodle Toy Fox Terrier versus Australian Terrier
Conclusion: Basset Fauve de Bretagne versus Toy Fox Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Basset Fauve de Bretagne and the Toy Fox Terrier better suits you and your family.