The Toy Fox Terrier is a true American created by a loyal following who crossed small Smooth Fox Terriers with various toy breeds including Min Pins, Italian Greyhounds, and Chihuahuas. While retaining the terrier gameness, the crossbreeding with other toy breeds created a milder, more "livable" disposition. Although easier to live with, the Toy Fox Terrier is still a true working terrier and all around dog. The Toy Fox Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1936 and the AKC approved the dogs to be shown in the Miscellaneous Class in July, 2000, making them eligible for obedience, tracking, and agility on that date and for AKC registration on April 1, 2001. January 1, 2003 marked their recognition in the Toy Group.

Appearance
The Toy Fox Terrier is small in size, with a body that is square when viewed from the side. The length of the head, neck and legs are in proportion to the length and depth of the body. The body of the Toy Fox Terrier is compact, with the short tail carried upright. With a short, glossy coat that is predominantly white, the appearance of the Toy Fox Terrier is elegant, balanced and aristocratic. Highly intelligent, alert, loyal, fearless and having much endurance, this small dog, above all, has the conformation, characteristics and personality of a terrier.

Character
Toy Fox Terriers adapt well to apartment life. They are active indoors and will do without a yard, as they can usually take care of their own exercise needs. The Toy Fox Terriers often have trouble tolerating cold weather without careful acclimation. Their life expectancy is about fifteen years (since the breed has only been officially recognized by groups like the UKC and the AKC since 2000, there is little official documentation). Toy Fox Terriers are significantly healthful and resilient, however, as with many toy breeds, some Toy Fox Terriers are prone to patellar luxation (slipped stifle).
 

Temperament
The Toy Fox Terrier is often recognized as an intelligent, bold and athletic dog. Although lithe, they are hardy and well balanced. Toy Fox Terriers love human company. A related breed is the Miniature Fox Terrier, which was developed along similar lines in Australia.

Toy Fox Terriers, like many active and intelligent breeds, can learn to respond to a number of words. Toy Fox Terriers were used commonly in circus shows by clowns, and they are said to make great companions for owners with a good sense of humor. The Toy Fox Terriers are also, in general, not as active as the Jack Russell Terrier and are well suited for older owners. They are extremely trainable and are cited as making a wonderful companion for people with disabilities.

Exercise/Training
The Toy Fox Terrier is an excellent apartment or housedog. They can make do with very little space to exercise because of their size. 15 minutes obedience and playing with your Toy Fox Terrier will be more useful for the dogs exercise then a walk on the leash can provide.

Color
Tri-Color: Predominately black head with sharply defined tan markings on cheeks, lips and eye dots. Body is over fifty-per-cent white, with or without black body spots. White, Chocolate and Tan: Predominately chocolate head with sharply defined tan markings on cheeks, lips and eye dots. Body is over fifty-percent white, with or without chocolate body spots. White and Tan: Predominately tan head. Body is over fifty-percent white with or without tan body spots. White and Black: Predominately black head. Body is over fifty percent white with or without black body spots. Color should be rich and clear. Blazes are acceptable, but may not touch the eyes or ears. Clear white is preferred, but a small amount of ticking is not to be penalized. Body spots on black headed tri-colors must be black; body spots on chocolate headed tri-colors must be chocolate; both with or without a slight fringe of tan alongside any body spots near the chest and under the tail as seen in normal bi-color patterning. Faults: Color, other than ticking, that extends below the elbow or the hock. Disqualifications: A blaze extending into the eyes or ears. Any color combination not stated above. Any dog whose head is more than fifty-percent white. Any dog whose body is not more than fifty-percent white. Any dog whose head and body spots are of different colors.

Grooming
The Toy Fox Terrier is easy to groom, although grooming is generally seen as unneeded due to how short the hairs are (under a centimetre in length most of the time). Sometimes, it is necessary to comb and brush the coat. It is a light shedder. A good nutrition and regular brushing keeps the proper coat shine and the skin healthy. Bathing doesn’t harm the coat of the Toy Fox Terrier as long as you use a good quality shampoo that doesn't dry the skin and coat and is formulated for a canine coat. The ears of the Toy Fox Terrier should be kept clean and regularly inspected as well.

Any breed described as "good with children", the dog must be accustomed to children. Any dog that is not well socialized with children will not behave predictably around them. As with all dogs, they should never be left alone with young children.