Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

"Find similarities and differences between Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel" Compare Toy Fox Terrier and Vizsla. Which is better: Toy Fox Terrier or Vizsla or Welsh Springer Spaniel?

General Appearance Hair & Care Characteristics Good With Health Factors Reproducibility Show differences only

Name	Toy Fox Terrier	Vizsla	Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origins	United States	Hungary	Wales
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	112	30	133
Reviews	1	1	0
Rate

Other Names	American Toy Terrier, Amertoy	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla	Welsh Springer, Welsh Cocker Spaniel, Welsh Starter, Welshie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1914 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$400-$600	$800-$1200	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Size	Small	Large	Medium
Weight	3.5-7 pounds (1.5-3 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 40-45 pounds (18-20 kg), Female: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	3.6 pounds (1.4 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)
Height	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Avg. Height	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat	Dense	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Silky Soft Straight
Colors	White Tan Chocolate Black	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Red White
Grooming	Effortless: The Toy Fox Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Toy Fox Terriers shed moderately.	Vizslas shed moderately.	Welsh Springer Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Temperament	Alert Intelligent Playful Friendly Loyal Spirited	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing	Affectionate Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Friendly Stubborn
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Welsh Springer Spaniel's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Toy Fox Terriers are easy to train.	Vizslas are easy to train.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Toy Fox Terrier is a highly playful breed.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Toy Fox Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Toy Fox Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Vizslas are a social breed.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Toy Fox Terrier rarely barks.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.	Average: The Welsh Springer Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Toy Fox Terriers are average watchdogs.	Vizslas are average watchdogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Toy Fox Terriers strongly protect their territory.	Vizslas are average defenders.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Toy Fox Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Welsh Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Toy Fox Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Toy Fox Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Toy Fox Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Welsh Springer Spaniels have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Toy Fox Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Toy Fox Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Welsh Springer Spaniels adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Toy Fox Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Vizslas do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Toy Fox Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Toy Fox Terriers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Toy Fox Terriers are very cat-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Toy Fox Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Toy Fox Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Springer Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Toy Fox Terriers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Toy Fox Terriers are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Vizslas are generally with other pets.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Toy Fox Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Welsh Springer Spaniels are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Toy Fox Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Welsh Springer Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Health Issues	The Toy Fox Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Demodectic Mange Legg-perthes Disease Von Willebrand's Disease	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	13-14 years	10-14 years	12-15 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Toy Fox Terriers are high energy dogs.	Vizslas are high energy dogs.	Welsh Springer Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Toy Fox Terriers have an average exercise need.	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.	Welsh Springer Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Toy Fox Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.	Welsh Springer Spaniels don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Welsh Springer Spaniel can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Toy Fox Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Welsh Springer Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Toy Fox Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-6 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.

Rate This Comparsion - Toy Fox Terrier vs Vizsla vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Reviews