Differences and Similarities between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier.

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Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Toy Fox Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

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.

Curly-Coated Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Curly-Coated Retriever 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.

Factor Curly-Coated Retriever Toy Fox Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 65 to 100 pounds 3 to 7 pounds
Life Span 9 to 12 years 13 to 14 years
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $875 – $1200
Average Price No Data $1100
Temperament Score 91.7 percent 80.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 162 111
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 41 40

    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 a Curly-Coated Retriever is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Toy Fox Terrier is 77 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Toy Fox Terrier is not better or worse than the Curly-Coated Retriever. So, you can get the Toy Fox Terrier or the Curly-Coated Retriever!

    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 Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are most different:

  • Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Toy Fox Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Curly-Coated Retrievers have the tendency to develop certain health problems. However, Toy Fox Terriers are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Curly-Coated Retrievers are prone to nip and chew at things. However, Toy Fox Terriers are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • The Similarities Between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier

    The Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Curly-Coated Retrievers weigh 65 to 100 pounds when fully grown. Curly-Coated Retrievers are 1 foot, 11 inches to 2 feet, 3 inches tall at the 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.

    Temperament of the Curly-Coated Retriever Versus the Toy Fox Terrier

    The Curly-Coated Retriever has a better temperament than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Curly-Coated Retriever is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Toy Fox Terrier is 80.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Curly-Coated Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 80.0 percent, the Toy Fox Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 181 Curly-Coated Retrievers and 10 Toy Fox Terriers.

    The Intelligence of the Curly-Coated Retriever versus the Intelligence of the Toy Fox Terrier

    Curly-Coated Retriever Toy Fox Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 41 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Curly-Coated Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 41 out of 130 dog breeds. The Curly-Coated Retriever belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Curly-Coated Retrievers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Toy Fox Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 40 out of 130 dog breeds. The Toy Fox Terrier belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Toy Fox Terriers tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Toy Fox Terrier is more intelligent than the Curly-Coated Retriever.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Toy Fox Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Curly-Coated Retriever. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Toy Fox Terrier is 111 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Curly-Coated Retriever is 162 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever

    Popularity of Curly-Coated Retriever

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Year Curly-Coated Retriever Popularity Rank Toy Fox Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 163 107
    2014 163 115
    2015 151 110
    2016 164 116
    2017 171 112
    2018 162 111
    2019 163 107
    2020 159 113

    Health Problems of Curly-Coated Retriever versus Health Problems of Toy Fox Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. Therefore, there is nothing like a perfect puppy.

    Both the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Curly-Coated Retriever than for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    7 health tests are recommended for Curly-Coated Retriever while 5 tests are recommended for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Curly-Coated Retrievers and in Toy Fox Terriers.

    Curly-Coated Retriever Health Problems

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Cord-1 PRA
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • GSD IIIa
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Curly-Coated Retrievers 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:

  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Toy Fox Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Curly-Coated Retrievers and Toy Fox Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Curly-Coated Retriever Breed is Exercise Induced Collapse problems.

    This is because the Curly-Coated Retriever ranks 1 out of 6 dog breeds for Exercise Induced Collapse problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 145 Curly-Coated Retrievers, 12 of them had Exercise Induced Collapse problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Curly-Coated Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Curly-Coated Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Exercise Induced Collapse problems: Rank 1 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 10 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 24 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 73 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 84 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 136 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Toy Fox Terrier Breed is Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems.

    This is because the Toy Fox Terrier ranks 3 out of 4 dog breeds for Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 236 Toy Fox Terriers, 3 of them had Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Toy Fox Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Toy Fox Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems: Rank 3 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 10 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 21 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Curly-Coated Retriever and in Toy Fox Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier:

    Disease Curly-Coated Retriever Rank Toy Fox Terrier Rank
    Exercise Induced Collapse problems 1 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 10 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 24 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 73 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 84 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 136 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems Not Common 3 out of 4 dog breeds
    Primary Lens Luxation problems Not Common 10 out of 17 dog breeds
    Patella problems Not Common 21 out of 145 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which one drools more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier

    Curly-Coated Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Toy Fox Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Toy Fox Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Curly-Coated Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.

    Toy Fox Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are moderately easy to groom.

    Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Do Curly-Coated Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Toy Fox Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Toy Fox Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Can Curly-Coated Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Toy Fox Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Is the Curly-Coated Retriever Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Toy Fox Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Wanderlust Potential: Curly-Coated Retriever vs. Toy Fox Terrier

    Curly-Coated Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Toy Fox Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Are Curly-Coated Retrievers good family dogs? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers and Toy Fox Terriers?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Does the Curly-Coated Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Curly-Coated Retrievers 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.

    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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever:

  • Airedale Terrier (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Airedale Terrier.
  • English Springer Spaniel (79 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs English Springer Spaniel.
  • Irish Setter (82 percent match with Curly-Coated Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Irish Setter.
  • 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:

  • Cairn Terrier (78 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Cairn Terrier.
  • Ibizan Hound (76 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Ibizan Hound.
  • Lowchen (77 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever vs Lowchen.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Curly-Coated Retriever and how the Toy Fox Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Curly-Coated Retriever and of the Toy Fox Terrier to other breeds:

    Curly-Coated Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pekingese     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Boerboel     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Pug     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Morkie     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Chinook     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Dogue de Bordeaux     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle     Curly-Coated Retriever versus Black Russian Terrier     

    Toy Fox Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Toy Fox Terrier versus Belgian Sheepdog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Toy Fox Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog     Toy Fox Terrier versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Toy Fox Terrier versus Greyhound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bracco Italiano     Toy Fox Terrier versus Papillon     Toy Fox Terrier versus Standard Poodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Sussex Spaniel     

    Conclusion: Curly-Coated Retriever 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 Curly-Coated Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier better suits you and your family.