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

Mal-Shi has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Alert
Intelligent
Playful
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Affectionate
Independent
Loving
Playful
Social
Alert
Intelligent
Going
Quiet

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

Mal-Shis shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

United States

United States

smooth fox terrier, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, manchester terrier

Shih Tzu, Maltese

1800s

1990

Brown

Hazel
Amber

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
White

White
Black
Brown

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

Mal-Shis are known for their coat length.

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.

A Mal-Shi can have a litter of 12-15 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.

Mal-Shis have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

Patellar Luxation
Respiratory Problems

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

None Known

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

X-Rays
Respiratory Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

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

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shi has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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

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

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

Go to Beach, Go to Park, Run, Frisbee, Road trip, Tug-of-war, Chase, Fetch, Jumping, Shake, Walks, Play, Walk, Nap, Bath time, Brushing, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Walking, Sitting, Sleeping, Everything, Groom, Catch treats, Ride, Play ball

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 Mal-Shi, it's at least 5 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 Mal-Shis 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 Mal-Shi requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Mal-Shi should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Clipper
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 10-12 pound (5 - 5 kg) Mal-Shi feed 1 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 a Mal-Shi is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 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 a Mal-Shi is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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.

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

Mal-Shis are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Toy Fox Terriers are not the best choice for families with kids.

Mal-Shis are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Mal-Shis are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

Mal-Shis are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Mal-Shis 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.

Mal-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.