Welsh Toy Fox Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Welsh Toy Fox Terrier is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Welsh Toy Fox Terrier dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

Toy Fox Terrier, Welsh Terrier

Unknown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
White
Brown

The coat of a Welsh Toy Fox Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

A Welsh Toy Fox Terrier can have a litter of 2-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Welsh Toy Fox Terrier is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Demodectic Mange
Cataracts
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Canine Glaucoma

Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Blood Analysis
DNA for VWD
Heart Testing

Welsh Toy Fox Terrier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Welsh Toy Fox Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Welsh Toy Fox Terriers usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Welsh Toy Fox Terrier is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Welsh Toy Fox Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-22 pound (4 - 10 kg) Welsh Toy Fox Terrier feed 1.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Welsh Toy Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Welsh Toy Fox Terrier is between $42 - $56. This makes an average of $504 - $672 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Welsh Toy Fox Terriers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Welsh Toy Fox Terrier for a mellower experience.

Welsh Toy Fox Terrier dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.