Dogue de Bordeaux has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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

Companionable
Devoted
Loyal
Courageous
Outright
Tempered
Vigilant

Alert
Intelligent
Playful
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Choose a Dogue de Bordeaux 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.

France

United States

mastiff

smooth fox terrier, chihuahua, miniature pinscher, manchester terrier

middle ages

1800s

Working (AKC:2008)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Toy (AKC:2003)
Terriers (UKC)

Hazel

Brown

Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Red
Isabella
Fawn

Black
Brown
White

A Dogue de Bordeaux can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Dogue de Bordeauxs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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

The Dogue de Bordeaux breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Heart Disease
Cancer
Brachycephalic Syndrome

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

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Eye Problems
Ichthyosis

Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Elbow
Blood Test
Heart
Hips
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Respiratory Tests

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Dogue de Bordeaux has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Dogue de Bordeaux excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

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

Dogue de Bordeaux 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.

Eating Snacks, Walking, Sleeping

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 Dogue de Bordeaux, 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 Dogue de Bordeauxs 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.

The Dogue de Bordeaux has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 120-145 pound (54 - 66 kg) Dogue de Bordeaux feed 4 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 Dogue de Bordeaux is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Dogue de Bordeaux is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

The Dogue de Bordeaux 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 make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Dogue de Bordeauxs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

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