Kerry Blue Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Kerry Blue Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Affectionate
Gentle
Spirited
Intelligent
Alert
Loyal
Strong
Willed

Alert
Intelligent
Playful
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Kerry Blue Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

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

Choose a Kerry Blue Terrier 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.

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

Ireland

United States

portuguese water dog, spanish blue dog, irish wolfhound, irish terrier

smooth fox terrier, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, manchester terrier

1700s

1800s

Terrier (AKC:1922 & UKC)

Toy (AKC:2003)
Terriers (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Gray
Blue

Black
Brown
White

Wavy

Straight

A Kerry Blue Terrier 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.

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.

Hip Dysplasia
PNA
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

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

Cataract
Spiculosis
Narrow Palpebral Fissure Distichiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Kerry Blue Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

Kerry Blue Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Toy Fox Terriers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Kerry Blue Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

Kerry Blue Terrier 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.

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

Hike, Fun training, Long walks

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

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kerry Blue Terrier, it's at least 8 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 Toy Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kerry Blue Terriers 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.

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.

Kerry Blue Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Toy Fox Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Kerry Blue Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Kerry Blue Terrier feed 2.5 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 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.

The average cost of a Kerry Blue Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Toy Fox Terrier is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kerry Blue Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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 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.

Kerry Blue Terrier is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Toy Fox Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Kerry Blue Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Kerry Blue Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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

Kerry Blue Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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