Is the Labrador Retriever Better than the Toy Fox Terrier as a Pet? Answer…

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Labrador Retriever Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction

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

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

Labrador Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Labrador 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.

Labrador Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Labrador 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier

Factor Labrador Retriever Toy Fox Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 5/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 13 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Height 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 55 to 80 pounds 3 to 7 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1290 $1100
Price Range $850 – $1500 $875 – $1200
Temperament Score 92.2 percent 80.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Centronuclear Myopathy
  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA Test
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 1 111
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 7 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Labrador 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 the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever. 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 Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier

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

  • Labrador Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Toy Fox Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Labrador Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Toy Fox Terriers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Labrador Retrievers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Toy Fox Terriers are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier

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

  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Labrador Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier

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

    Labrador Retrievers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Labrador Retrievers are 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder 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 Labrador Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier

    The lifespan of Labrador Retrievers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Labrador Retrievers is 11.0 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 Labrador Retrievers.

    Temperament of the Toy Fox Terrier Versus the Labrador Retriever

    The Labrador Retriever has a better temperament than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Labrador Retriever is 92.2 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 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 92.2 percent, the Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 842 Labrador Retrievers and 10 Toy Fox Terriers.

    Price of Labrador Retriever versus Price of Toy Fox Terrier

    The average price of the Labrador Retriever puppy is $1290. The price of the Labrador Retriever typically ranges from $850 – $1500. However, the price of a Labrador Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1413 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever is more expensive than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Labrador Retriever Toy Fox Terrier
    Average Price $1290 $1100
    Price Range $850 to $1500 $875 to $1200

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Labrador Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Labrador Retrievers. 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 Labrador Retriever 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.

    The Intelligence of the Labrador Retriever versus the Intelligence of the Toy Fox Terrier

    Labrador Retriever Toy Fox Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 7 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 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 Labrador Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 7 out of 130 dog breeds. The Labrador Retriever belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Labrador Retrievers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 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 Labrador Retriever is more intelligent than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    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 Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Labrador Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Toy Fox Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Labrador Retriever is 1 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 Labrador Retriever

    Popularity of Labrador Retriever

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Year Labrador Retriever Popularity Rank Toy Fox Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 1 107
    2014 1 115
    2015 1 110
    2016 1 116
    2017 1 112
    2018 1 111
    2019 1 107
    2020 1 113

    Health Problems of Labrador 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. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Labrador 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 Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever than for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    8 health tests are recommended for Labrador Retriever while 5 tests are recommended for the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Labrador Retrievers and in Toy Fox Terriers.

    Labrador Retriever Health Problems

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

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Centronuclear Myopathy
  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA Test
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Labrador 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 Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever Breed is Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems.

    This is because the Labrador Retriever ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 87 Labrador Retrievers, 0 of them had Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems.

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

  • Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • D Locus problems: Rank 1 out of 3 Dog Breeds
  • Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Copper Toxicosis problems: Rank 2 out of 2 Dog Breeds
  • Exercise Induced Collapse problems: Rank 3 out of 6 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 8 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 13 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 16 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 25 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 29 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 39 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 41 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 66 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 76 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 78 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 103 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 119 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 Labrador Retriever and in Toy Fox Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier:

    Disease Labrador Retriever Rank Toy Fox Terrier Rank
    Achromatopsia Day Blindness problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    D Locus problems 1 out of 3 dog breeds Not Common
    Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Copper Toxicosis problems 2 out of 2 dog breeds Not Common
    Exercise Induced Collapse problems 3 out of 6 dog breeds Not Common
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 8 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 13 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 16 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 25 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Advanced Cardiac problems 29 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 39 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 41 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 66 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 76 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 78 out of 145 dog breeds 21 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 103 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 119 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

    *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: Labrador Retriever versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Labrador Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Labrador Retrievers shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?

    Labrador Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

    Which one drools more, the Labrador Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier

    Labrador Retrievers drool moderately.

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

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Labrador Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Labrador Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Labrador Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Labrador Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to 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 Labrador Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Labrador Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Labrador Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Labrador Retriever vs. Toy Fox Terrier

    Labrador Retrievers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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 Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Labrador Retrievers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

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

    Labrador Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Labrador Retrievers good family dogs? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Labrador 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 Labrador Retrievers and Toy Fox Terriers?

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

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

    Is the Labrador Retriever Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Toy Fox Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Labrador Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Labrador Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Labrador Retriever or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Labrador Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Toy Fox Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Labrador Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever:

  • Golden Retriever (75 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Golden Retriever.
  • Aussiedoodle (73 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever (77 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Shiloh Shepherd (79 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Shiloh Shepherd.
  • 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 Labrador Retriever vs Cairn Terrier.
  • Ibizan Hound (76 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Labrador Retriever vs Ibizan Hound.
  • Lowchen (77 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Labrador Retriever vs Lowchen.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Labrador Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Labrador Retriever versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Labrador Retriever versus Great Pyrenees     Labrador Retriever versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Labrador Retriever versus Boxerdoodle     Labrador Retriever versus Bernedoodle     Labrador Retriever versus Bracco Italiano     Labrador Retriever versus Bichon Frise     Labrador Retriever versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Labrador Retriever versus Aussiedoodle     Labrador Retriever versus Australian Terrier     Labrador Retriever versus Goldador     Labrador Retriever versus Standard Poodle     Labrador Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Labrador Retriever versus Mudi     Labrador Retriever versus Greyhound     Labrador Retriever versus Pomchi     Labrador Retriever versus Afghan Hound     Labrador Retriever versus Irish Setter     Labrador Retriever versus Manchester Terrier     Labrador Retriever versus Plott     Labrador Retriever versus German Shepherd Dog     Labrador Retriever versus Tibetan Terrier     Labrador Retriever versus Cocker Spaniel     Labrador Retriever versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Labrador Retriever versus Schipperke     

    Toy Fox Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Toy Fox Terrier versus Yorkshire Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Lowchen     Toy Fox Terrier versus Mastiff     Toy Fox Terrier versus Beaglier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bluetick Coonhound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Cockalier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bullmastiff     Toy Fox Terrier versus Pointer     Toy Fox Terrier versus Belgian Tervuren     Toy Fox Terrier versus Chihuahua     Toy Fox Terrier versus Goldendoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Korean Jindo Dog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bolognese     Toy Fox Terrier versus Belgian Sheepdog     Toy Fox Terrier versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Golden Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Clumber Spaniel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Barbet     Toy Fox Terrier versus Shiranian     Toy Fox Terrier versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bracco Italiano     

    Conclusion: Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever and the Toy Fox Terrier better suits you and your family.