Toy Fox Terrier vs Chihuahua
A detailed pet insurance comparison between these two popular breeds. See which one costs less to insure and has fewer health risks.
Toy Fox Terrier
VS
Chihuahua
Side-by-Side Comparison
Toy Fox Terrier
Winner VS
Chihuahua
small
Size
small
3--7 lbs
Weight
2--6 lbs
13--15 yrs
Lifespan
14--16 yrs
Better
4/10
Better
Health Risk Score
5/10
$16--$34
Monthly Insurance
$15--$35
$550
Better
Annual Claims
$600
moderate
Exercise Needs
low
low
Grooming
low
high
Trainability
moderate
No
Good with Kids
No
Yes
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Overall Verdict
Toy Fox Terrier edges ahead with 2 wins vs 1.
VS
Size
small
small
Weight
3--7 lbs
2--6 lbs
Lifespan
13--15 yrs
14--16 yrs
Health Risk Score
4/10
5/10
Monthly Insurance
$16--$34
$15--$35
Annual Claims
$550
$600
Exercise Needs
moderate
low
Grooming
low
low
Trainability
high
moderate
Good with Kids
No
No
Apartment Friendly
Yes
Yes
Verdict
Toy Fox Terrier wins with 2 advantages
Key Verdicts
Insurance Cost
Toy Fox Terrier — Toy Fox Terrier has lower average annual insurance claims, making it the more affordable breed to insure.
Health Risk
Toy Fox Terrier — Toy Fox Terrier has a lower health risk score, indicating fewer breed-specific health concerns.
Lifespan
Chihuahua — Chihuahua tends to live longer, providing more years of companionship.
Breed Summaries
Toy Fox Terrier
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $16–$34
- Health Risk
- 4/10
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $550
Chihuahua
small · Toy
- Monthly Insurance
- $15–$35
- Health Risk
- 5/10
- Lifespan
- 14–16 yrs
- Avg. Annual Claim
- $600
