Differences and Similarities between the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier.

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Maltese Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction

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

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

Maltese versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview

Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are similar in size. The Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are both tiny-sized dogs.

Furthermore, both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are Companion Dogs. This means both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier 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.

Maltese versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Maltese 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 Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier

Factor Maltese Toy Fox Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 5/5 2/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 13 to 14 years
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Height 8 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder
Weight Up to 7 pounds 3 to 7 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2580 $1100
Price Range $1800 – $3000 $875 – $1200
Temperament Score 82.4 percent 80.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 33 111
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 59 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Maltese 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 Maltese is 82 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 Maltese is a better pet than the Toy Fox Terrier. So, you should get the Maltese!

    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 Maltese 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 Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier

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

  • Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Toy Fox Terriers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Malteses require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.
  • Malteses have low exercise needs. However, Toy Fox Terriers require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • The Similarities Between the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier

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

  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Maltese 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 Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Maltese versus Toy Fox Terrier

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

    Malteses weigh Up to 7 pounds when fully grown. Malteses are 8 to 10 inches tall 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 Maltese versus Toy Fox Terrier

    The lifespan of Malteses is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Malteses is 13.5 years.

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

    Temperament of the Toy Fox Terrier Versus the Maltese

    The Maltese has a better temperament than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Maltese is 82.4 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 82.4 percent, the Maltese 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 Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 17 Malteses and 10 Toy Fox Terriers.

    Price of Maltese versus Price of Toy Fox Terrier

    The average price of the Maltese puppy is $2580. The price of the Maltese typically ranges from $1800 – $3000. However, the price of a Maltese can be as low as $500 and as high as $7995. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 413 Maltese 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 Maltese is more expensive than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Maltese Toy Fox Terrier
    Average Price $2580 $1100
    Price Range $1800 to $3000 $875 to $1200

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Malteses. 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 Maltese 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 Maltese versus Adopting the Toy Fox Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Malteses 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 Maltese named A1056208 that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Malteses like A1056208 on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Malteses, Toy Fox Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Moe Would Love To Meet You! is a Male Toy Fox Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Toy Fox Terriers like Moe Would Love To Meet You! that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Gordon 5 Yr And Thumper 11 Year Father And Son Bonded Malteses Males is the name of another Maltese (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Rocky & Jiggs In Frederick Md is an adorable Male Toy Fox Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Malteses and Toy Fox Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

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

    The Intelligence of the Maltese versus the Intelligence of the Toy Fox Terrier

    Maltese Toy Fox Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 59 out of 130 dog breeds 40 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 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 Maltese has an obedience intelligence rank of 59 out of 130 dog breeds. The Maltese belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Malteses tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 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 Maltese.

    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 Maltese 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 Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Maltese is more popular with dog owners than the Toy Fox Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Maltese is 33 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 Maltese

    Popularity of Maltese

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Year Maltese Popularity Rank Toy Fox Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 27 107
    2014 29 115
    2015 31 110
    2016 33 116
    2017 33 112
    2018 37 111
    2019 36 107
    2020 38 113

    Health Problems of Maltese 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 Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Toy Fox Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Maltese.

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

    3 health tests are recommended for Maltese while 5 tests are recommended for the Toy Fox Terrier.

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

    Maltese Health Problems

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

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Malteses 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 Malteses 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 Maltese Breed is Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

    This is because the Maltese ranks 6 out of 40 dog breeds for Legg-Calve-Perthes problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 155 Malteses, 2 of them had Legg-Calve-Perthes problems.

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

  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 6 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 16 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 41 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 98 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 139 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 Maltese and in Toy Fox Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Maltese and the Toy Fox Terrier:

    Disease Maltese Rank Toy Fox Terrier Rank
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 6 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Dentition Database problems 16 out of 49 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 41 out of 145 dog breeds 21 out of 145 dog breeds
    Hips problems 98 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 139 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: Maltese versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Malteses do not like to be left alone.

    Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Malteses shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?

    Malteses 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 Maltese or the Toy Fox Terrier

    Malteses 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 Maltese or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Malteses require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.

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

    Malteses 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 Malteses Bark and Howl? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Malteses 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 Malteses Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Malteses cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Maltese vs. Toy Fox Terrier

    Malteses do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

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

    Can Malteses Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Toy Fox Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Malteses 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 Maltese or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Malteses get along very well with other dogs.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Malteses good family dogs? What about Toy Fox Terriers?

    Malteses 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 Malteses and Toy Fox Terriers?

    Malteses 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 Maltese Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Malteses are very easy to train.

    Toy Fox Terriers are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Maltese Better for Apartment Owners than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Malteses adapt very well to apartment living.

    Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Malteses are very good for new dog owners.

    Toy Fox Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Maltese

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

  • Pomapoo (80 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Pomapoo.
  • Peek A Poo (81 percent match with Maltese). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Peek A Poo.
  • 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 Maltese vs Cairn Terrier.
  • Ibizan Hound (76 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Ibizan Hound.
  • Lowchen (77 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Maltese vs Lowchen.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Maltese Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Maltese versus Alaskan Malamute     Maltese versus Cockalier     Maltese versus Border Terrier     Maltese versus Australian Shepherd     Maltese versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Maltese versus Bearded Collie     Maltese versus Lancashire Heeler     Maltese versus Karelian Bear Dog     Maltese versus Puli     Maltese versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Maltese versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi     Maltese versus Dachshund     Maltese versus Tibetan Spaniel     Maltese versus Chi-Poo     Maltese versus Norwegian Lundehund     Maltese versus Samoyed     Maltese versus Goldendoodle     Maltese versus Bordoodle     Maltese versus Basset Hound     Maltese versus Boerboel     Maltese versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Maltese versus Irish Terrier     Maltese versus Rottweiler     Maltese versus Shiba Inu     Maltese versus Norwich Terrier     

    Toy Fox Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Toy Fox Terrier versus Affenhuahua     Toy Fox Terrier versus Clumber Spaniel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Plott     Toy Fox Terrier versus Beaglier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Lhasa Apso     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bolognese     Toy Fox Terrier versus Lhasapoo     Toy Fox Terrier versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Affenhuahua     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bluetick Coonhound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Akita     Toy Fox Terrier versus Boerboel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Saint Berdoodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Toy Fox Terrier versus American Foxhound     Toy Fox Terrier versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Toy Fox Terrier versus Cocker Spaniel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher     Toy Fox Terrier versus Belgian Malinois     Toy Fox Terrier versus Azawakh     Toy Fox Terrier versus Saluki     Toy Fox Terrier versus Chi-Poo     Toy Fox Terrier versus Stabyhoun     

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