Breed Comparison: Tibetan Terrier Versus Toy Fox Terrier

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Tibetan Terrier Versus Toy Fox Terrier: Introduction

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

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

Tibetan Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier: Overview

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

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

Tibetan Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier: Comparison Table

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

Factor Tibetan Terrier Toy Fox Terrier
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 5/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 13 to 14 years
Height 14 to 16 inches tall at the shoulder 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 1/5
Weight 20 to 24 pounds 3 to 7 pounds
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
General Health 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1930 $1100
Price Range $1500 – $2100 $875 – $1200
Temperament Score 57.1 percent 80.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification REQUIRED
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS (NCL)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism w/Goiter
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 94 111
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 62 40

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier is 85 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 Tibetan Terrier is a better pet than the Toy Fox Terrier. So, you should get the Tibetan 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 Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier

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

  • Tibetan Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies. However, Toy Fox Terriers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Tibetan Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.
  • Tibetan Terriers 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.
  • The Similarities Between the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier

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

  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier are very easy to train.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Tibetan Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier

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

    Tibetan Terriers weigh 20 to 24 pounds when fully grown. Tibetan Terriers are 14 to 16 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 Tibetan Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier

    The lifespan of Tibetan Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan Terrier Versus the Toy Fox Terrier

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Toy Fox Terrier is 80.0 percent while the temperament score for the Tibetan Terrier is 57.1 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 57.1 percent, the Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 14 Tibetan Terriers and 10 Toy Fox Terriers.

    Price of Tibetan Terrier versus Price of Toy Fox Terrier

    The average price of the Tibetan Terrier puppy is $1930. The price of the Tibetan Terrier typically ranges from $1500 – $2100. However, the price of a Tibetan Terrier can be as low as $1500 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 11 Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier is more expensive than the Toy Fox Terrier.

    Tibetan Terrier Toy Fox Terrier
    Average Price $1930 $1100
    Price Range $1500 to $2100 $875 to $1200

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Tibetan Terriers. 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 Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier versus Adopting the Toy Fox Terrier

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

    Also, like Tibetan Terriers, Toy Fox Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Chris In Tx is a Male Toy Fox Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Toy Fox Terriers like Chris In Tx that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

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

    Boo is the name of another Tibetan Terrier (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.

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

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

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

    Tibetan Terrier Toy Fox Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 62 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 Tibetan Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 62 out of 130 dog breeds. The Tibetan Terrier belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan 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 Tibetan Terrier 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 Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Tibetan Terrier is more popular with dog owners than the Toy Fox Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Tibetan Terrier is 94 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 Tibetan Terrier

    Popularity of Tibetan Terrier

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Popularity of Toy Fox Terrier

    Year Tibetan Terrier Popularity Rank Toy Fox Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 88 107
    2014 88 115
    2015 90 110
    2016 91 116
    2017 101 112
    2018 96 111
    2019 101 107
    2020 99 113

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

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

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

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

    Tibetan Terrier Health Problems

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

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Congenital Deafness
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Annual recertification REQUIRED
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS (NCL)
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Primary Lens Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan Terrier Breed is Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems.

    This is because the Tibetan Terrier ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 2930 Tibetan Terriers, 131 of them had Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems.

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

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Rcd4 Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 3 out of 8 Dog Breeds
  • Primary Lens Luxation problems: Rank 9 out of 17 Dog Breeds
  • Baer Hearing Test problems: Rank 10 out of 21 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 10 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 23 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 31 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 72 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 142 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 153 out of 198 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 Tibetan Terrier and in Toy Fox Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Tibetan Terrier and the Toy Fox Terrier:

    Disease Tibetan Terrier Rank Toy Fox Terrier Rank
    Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (Tt) problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Rcd4 Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 3 out of 8 dog breeds Not Common
    Primary Lens Luxation problems 9 out of 17 dog breeds 10 out of 17 dog breeds
    Baer Hearing Test problems 10 out of 21 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 10 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 23 out of 145 dog breeds 21 out of 145 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 31 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 72 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 142 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 153 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Spinocerebellar Ataxia problems Not Common 3 out of 4 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: Tibetan Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier

    Tibetan Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Toy Fox Terriers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Tibetan Terriers shed more than Toy Fox Terriers?

    Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan Terrier or the Toy Fox Terrier

    Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan Terrier or the Toy Fox Terrier?

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

    Toy Fox Terriers are very easy to groom.

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

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

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

    Tibetan Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Tibetan Terrier vs. Toy Fox Terrier

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

    Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan Terrier or the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Tibetan Terriers get along very well with other dogs.

    Toy Fox Terriers get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

    Tibetan Terriers 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 Tibetan Terriers and Toy Fox Terriers?

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

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

    Is the Tibetan Terrier Easier to Train than the Toy Fox Terrier?

    Tibetan Terriers are very easy to train.

    Toy Fox Terriers are fairly easy to train.

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

    Tibetan Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Tibetan Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Toy Fox Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Tibetan Terrier

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

  • Portuguese Water Dog (78 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Portuguese Water Dog.
  • Barbet (79 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Barbet.
  • Lakeland Terrier (79 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Lakeland Terrier.
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (78 percent match with Tibetan Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Toy Fox Terrier vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • 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 Tibetan Terrier vs Cairn Terrier.
  • Ibizan Hound (76 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Terrier vs Ibizan Hound.
  • Lowchen (77 percent match with Toy Fox Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Tibetan Terrier vs Lowchen.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Tibetan Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Tibetan Terrier versus Chow Chow     Tibetan Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound     Tibetan Terrier versus Brussels Griffon     Tibetan Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog     Tibetan Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Bich Poo     Tibetan Terrier versus Dachshund     Tibetan Terrier versus Spanish Mastiff     Tibetan Terrier versus Finnish Spitz     Tibetan Terrier versus Irish Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Scottish Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Puli     Tibetan Terrier versus Catahoula Leopard Dog     Tibetan Terrier versus Pomsky     Tibetan Terrier versus Tibetan Mastiff     Tibetan Terrier versus American Bulldog     Tibetan Terrier versus Bedlington Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Tibetan Terrier versus Leonberger     Tibetan Terrier versus Schnoodle     Tibetan Terrier versus Bich Poo     Tibetan Terrier versus Shih Tzu     Tibetan Terrier versus Norwegian Buhund     Tibetan Terrier versus Cockapoo     

    Toy Fox Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Toy Fox Terrier versus Akbash     Toy Fox Terrier versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Maremma Sheepdog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Fila Brasileiro     Toy Fox Terrier versus Japanese Spitz     Toy Fox Terrier versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Morkie     Toy Fox Terrier versus Swedish Vallhund     Toy Fox Terrier versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Norwich Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Curly-Coated Retriever     Toy Fox Terrier versus Saluki     Toy Fox Terrier versus Akita     Toy Fox Terrier versus Mal Shi     Toy Fox Terrier versus Stabyhoun     Toy Fox Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bracco Italiano     Toy Fox Terrier versus American Water Spaniel     Toy Fox Terrier versus Toy Poodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Miniature Poodle     Toy Fox Terrier versus Afador     Toy Fox Terrier versus Cockapoo     Toy Fox Terrier versus Bedlington Terrier     Toy Fox Terrier versus Valley Bulldog     Toy Fox Terrier versus Japanese Chin     

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