Toy Fox Terrier has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Anatolian Shepherd has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Intelligent
Playful
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Bold
Independent
Proud
Confident
Intelligent
Steady

Toy Fox Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Anatolian Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

Toy Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an Anatolian Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

Turkey

smooth fox terrier, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, manchester terrier

mastiff-type

1800s

1800 BC

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

White
Brindle
Fawn

Toy Fox Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Anatolian Shepherds have medium-length coats.

A Toy Fox Terrier can have a litter of 13-14 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.

An Anatolian Shepherd can have a litter of 10-13 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.

Toy Fox Terriers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Anatolian Shepherds may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

While the Toy Fox Terrier breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Anatolian Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

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

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Tongue Tie

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Bloat
Hypothyroidism
Dental Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye
Hip
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

Heart
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Dental Examination

Toy Fox Terriers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Anatolian Shepherds are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Toy Fox Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Anatolian Shepherd has below average social needs and is content with spending time alone.

Toy Fox Terriers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Anatolian Shepherds have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Toy Fox Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Anatolian Shepherd is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Toy Fox Terrier dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Anatolian Shepherds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Toy Fox Terrier dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

Anatolian Shepherd dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walk, Run, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Tug-of-war

Walk, Herding, Play, Run, Wrestle, Jogging, Fetching, Running, Playing Ball, Hiking

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Toy Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Anatolian Shepherd, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most 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.

In general most Anatolian Shepherds usually need at least 60 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 Toy Fox Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Anatolian Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 3-7 pound (1 - 3 kg) Toy Fox Terrier feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 110-140 pound (50 - 64 kg) Anatolian Shepherd feed 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 Toy Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Anatolian Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Toy Fox Terrier is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

The average per month expenses of an Anatolian Shepherd is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

Toy Fox Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Anatolian Shepherd is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Toy Fox Terriers are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Anatolian Shepherds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Toy Fox Terriers are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Anatolian Shepherds are not dog-friendly.

Toy Fox Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Anatolian Shepherds are not very stranger friendly.

Toy Fox Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Anatolian Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Toy Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Anatolian Shepherds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.