Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Better than the Toy Fox Terrier as a Pet? Answer…

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German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer or the Toy Fox Terrier.

German Wirehaired Pointer versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a large-sized dog while the Toy Fox Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the German Wirehaired Pointer 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.

German Wirehaired Pointer versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier

Factor German Wirehaired Pointer Toy Fox Terrier
Height 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 14 years 13 to 14 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 5/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 60 to 70 pounds 3 to 7 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $990 $1100
Price Range $800 – $1200 $875 – $1200
Temperament Score 77.8 percent 80.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- any age, yearly if in a breeding program
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 65 111
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 44 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer is 74 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 Toy Fox Terrier is a better pet than the German Wirehaired Pointer. So, you should get the Toy Fox Terrier!

    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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier

    Below is a list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are most different:

  • German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Toy Fox Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • The Similarities Between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier

    The German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier.

    German Wirehaired Pointers weigh 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. German Wirehaired Pointers are 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet, 2 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.

    Lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Toy Fox Terrier

    The lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of German Wirehaired Pointers is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Toy Fox Terriers is between 13 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Toy Fox Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Toy Fox Terriers live longer than German Wirehaired Pointers.

    Temperament of the Toy Fox Terrier Versus the German Wirehaired Pointer

    The Toy Fox Terrier has a better temperament than the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    This is because the temperament score for the Toy Fox Terrier is 80.0 percent while the temperament score for the German Wirehaired Pointer is 77.8 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 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 77.8 percent, the German Wirehaired Pointer has a below-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 German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 18 German Wirehaired Pointers and 10 Toy Fox Terriers.

    Price of German Wirehaired Pointer versus Price of Toy Fox Terrier

    The average price of the German Wirehaired Pointer puppy is $990. The price of the German Wirehaired Pointer typically ranges from $800 – $1200. However, the price of a German Wirehaired Pointer can be as low as $250 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 83 German Wirehaired Pointer puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Toy Fox Terrier puppy is $1100. The price of the Toy Fox Terrier typically ranges from $875 – $1200. However, the price of the Toy Fox Terrier can be as low as $400 and as high as $2800. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 79 Toy Fox Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Toy Fox Terrier is more expensive than the German Wirehaired Pointer.

    German Wirehaired Pointer Toy Fox Terrier
    Average Price $990 $1100
    Price Range $800 to $1200 $875 to $1200

    The charts below show the price distribution for the German Wirehaired Pointer and Toy Fox Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many German Wirehaired Pointer puppies or how many Toy Fox Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of German Wirehaired Pointers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of German Wirehaired Pointers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Toy Fox Terriers?

    A breakdown of the prices of Toy Fox Terriers?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the German Wirehaired Pointer puppy or the Toy Fox Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the German Wirehaired Pointer versus Adopting the Toy Fox Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many German Wirehaired Pointers and many Toy Fox Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male German Wirehaired Pointer named Gunner that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable German Wirehaired Pointers like Gunner on pefinder.com.

    Also, like German Wirehaired Pointers, Toy Fox Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Jason is a Male Toy Fox Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Toy Fox Terriers like Jason that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Whistler Nocats! is the name of another German Wirehaired Pointer (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Moe Would Love To Meet You! is an adorable Male Toy Fox Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    German Wirehaired Pointers and Toy Fox Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more German Wirehaired Pointers and Toy Fox Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the German Wirehaired Pointer versus the Intelligence of the Toy Fox Terrier

    German Wirehaired Pointer Toy Fox Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 44 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 German Wirehaired Pointer has an obedience intelligence rank of 44 out of 130 dog breeds. The German Wirehaired Pointer belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointer.

    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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the German Wirehaired Pointer is more popular with dog owners than the Toy Fox Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the German Wirehaired Pointer is 65 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Toy Fox Terrier is 111 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer

    Popularity of German Wirehaired Pointer

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Year German Wirehaired Pointer Popularity Rank Toy Fox Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 71 107
    2014 71 115
    2015 68 110
    2016 64 116
    2017 62 112
    2018 63 111
    2019 63 107
    2020 60 113

    Health Problems of German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer is prone to more genetic health problems than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the German Wirehaired Pointer than for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    6 health tests are recommended for German Wirehaired Pointer while 5 tests are recommended for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in German Wirehaired Pointers and in Toy Fox Terriers.

    German Wirehaired Pointer Health Problems

    German Wirehaired Pointers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- any age, yearly if in a breeding program
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointer Breed is Thyroid problems.

    This is because the German Wirehaired Pointer ranks 14 out of 115 dog breeds for Thyroid problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1161 German Wirehaired Pointers, 107 of them had Thyroid problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in German Wirehaired Pointers, and how common these diseases are in German Wirehaired Pointers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Thyroid problems: Rank 14 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 35 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 37 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 87 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 126 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 128 out of 182 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 German Wirehaired Pointer and in Toy Fox Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier:

    Disease German Wirehaired Pointer Rank Toy Fox Terrier Rank
    Thyroid problems 14 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 35 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 37 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 87 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 126 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 128 out of 182 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.

    Tolerates Being Alone: German Wirehaired Pointer versus Toy Fox Terrier

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not like to be left alone.

    Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do German Wirehaired Pointers shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?

    German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointer or the Toy Fox Terrier

    German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointer or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to groom.

    Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the German Wirehaired Pointer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

    Do German Wirehaired Pointers Bark and Howl? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    German Wirehaired Pointers bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    German Wirehaired Pointers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: German Wirehaired Pointer vs. Toy Fox Terrier

    German Wirehaired Pointers 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.

    Can German Wirehaired Pointers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointer or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are German Wirehaired Pointers good family dogs? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    German Wirehaired Pointers 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 German Wirehaired Pointers and Toy Fox Terriers?

    German Wirehaired Pointers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

    Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are very easy to train.

    Toy Fox Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the German Wirehaired Pointer Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    German Wirehaired Pointers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the German Wirehaired Pointer or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    German Wirehaired Pointers are OK for new dog owners.

    Toy Fox Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer:

  • Australian Kelpie (81 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Australian Kelpie.
  • German Pinscher (83 percent match with German Wirehaired Pointer). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs German Pinscher.
  • 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 German Wirehaired Pointer vs Cairn Terrier.
  • Ibizan Hound (76 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Ibizan Hound.
  • Lowchen (77 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer vs Lowchen.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the German Wirehaired Pointer and how the Toy Fox Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the German Wirehaired Pointer and of the Toy Fox Terrier to other breeds:

    German Wirehaired Pointer Versus Other Dog Breeds

    German Wirehaired Pointer versus Cavachon     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Chihuahua     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Chihuahua     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Bluetick Coonhound     German Wirehaired Pointer versus American Eskimo Dog     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Airedale Terrier     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Jack Russell Terrier     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Collie     German Wirehaired Pointer versus French Spaniel     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Borzoi     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Standard Schnauzer     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Pyrenean Shepherd     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Shiloh Shepherd     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Afador     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Australian Shepherd     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Azawakh     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Chihuahua     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Ibizan Hound     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Bullmastiff     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Standard Poodle     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Bouvier des Flandres     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Maltese     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Pekingese     German Wirehaired Pointer versus Sussex Spaniel     

    Toy Fox Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Toy Fox Terrier versus Schnoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Afghan Hound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Sheepadoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Australian Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Boxerdoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Border Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Beagle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Toy Fox Terrier versus English Springer Spaniel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Siberian Husky     Toy Fox Terrier versus Pekingese     Toy Fox Terrier versus Pyredoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Norfolk Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Lakeland Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Tibetan Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Siberian Husky     Toy Fox Terrier versus Redbone Coonhound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bullmastiff     Toy Fox Terrier versus Patterdale Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog     

    Conclusion: German Wirehaired Pointer 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 German Wirehaired Pointer and the Toy Fox Terrier better suits you and your family.