The AKC describes a diminutive satin-coated terrier with an amusing toy-dog personality, truly a toy and a terrier. They began as barnyard ratters and are today beguiling companions with a big personality.
A very small dog in a very comfortable run
The AKC lists the breed at 8.5 to 11.5 inches and 4 to 9 pounds. An Economy kennel, about 16 square feet inside and 48 outside, is already large for a dog that size, and it costs $52 a night on the 2026 rates. A pair from one home shares it for $52 plus $44.
The satin coat
The coat is short, fine and glossy. On the bath chart effective January 1, 2024, the smallest weight row (15 pounds or less) is $20 in the extra-short column and $25 in the short column. Please ask which applies and confirm the price. Almost nothing tangles, so a bath is a treat rather than a need.
Terrier personality, toy size
A Toy Fox Terrier is playful, alert and quick, with a terrier's habit of chasing movement. Walks are included, and a leash walk plus the play areas gives a small dog plenty of exercise. Pick one small toy from home that is not the favorite, because a Toy Fox may guard it. The AKC lists a life expectancy of 13 to 15 years, so some boarders are seniors who want warmth and quiet.
Warmth for a thin coat
A short coat on a tiny body loses heat quickly. The runs are heated in winter, and each has a Kuranda bed and a blanket to burrow under. In summer, nearby Vacaville, the closest weather station, averages about 100 days a year at 90 degrees or higher, so the air-conditioned indoor run is the safe choice in the afternoon.
Getting a Toy Fox Terrier ready to board
Upload the vaccine records, keep the dog in the car at check-in, and let staff walk your Toy Fox in. Hot pavement is hard on small paws, and staff may scoop and hurry. Write any food amounts in cups and list medications, which are given at no extra charge.