Tox
Designer Mixed Breed - Toy Fox Terrier x Dachshund - Tiny Hunting Dog
6-12 lbsWeight
8-12 inHeight
13-15 yrsLifespan
Tri-color, Red, Black and Tan, White and TanColors
Designer Mixed Breed - Toy Fox Terrier x Dachshund - Tiny Hunting Dog
The Tox is a designer crossbreed that blends two distinct dogs: the Toy Fox Terrier, a tiny, athletic American toy terrier, and the Dachshund, the long-bodied German badger hound. Breeders combine the two hoping to pair the Toy Fox Terrier's best traits — terrier boldness and quick wits in a toy size — with the Dachshund's keen nose and a big-dog personality in a small body, all in one companion.
As a first-generation mix, the Tox is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are very small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Tox is to get to know both parent breeds.
As a first-generation mix, the Tox is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are very small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. The best way to picture an individual Tox is to get to know both parent breeds.
Toxs tend to be lively, intelligent, and loyal — and, from the Dachshund side, curious, bold, and stubborn. From its Toy Fox Terrier parent it often inherits terrier boldness and quick wits in a toy size, while the Dachshund contributes a keen nose and a big-dog personality in a small body. The blend usually makes an affectionate, family-oriented companion, but because temperament can lean either way, early socialization and consistent, positive handling are important to bring out the best of both parents.
The Tox has moderate energy: about 45 minutes to an hour of daily walks, play, and light training keeps it fit and content without demanding an athlete's schedule.
The coat is low-maintenance — a weekly brush and occasional bath are usually enough. Stay consistent with nail trims, ear checks, and dental care, which matter for dogs of every coat type.
The Tox responds best to patient, consistent, reward-based training and early socialization. Short, upbeat sessions work better than repetition or heavy correction. Establishing clear, kind boundaries early helps it grow into a well-adjusted companion.
Mixed-breed dogs often enjoy some 'hybrid vigor,' but the Tox can still inherit any of the health conditions common to its parent breeds. Owners should be aware of patellar luxation, dental disease, intervertebral disc disease, and obesity. Buying from a breeder who health-tests both the Toy Fox Terrier and the Dachshund parents, keeping your dog at a healthy weight, and staying current with routine veterinary care are the best ways to support a long, healthy life.
| Stage | Daily Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 1-2.5 cups | 3 meals/day |
| Adult | 1.5-3 cups | 2 meals/day |
| Senior | Reduce 10-20% | Joint support |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $300-$1,000 |
| Monthly Food | $20-$40 |
| Annual Vet | $300-$700 |
Toy Fox Terriers hunted foxes and rats; Dachshunds hunted badgers underground. The Tox combines two very different but equally determined small hunting traditions.
Dachshunds and Fox Terriers are both natural diggers bred to pursue prey underground. Tox dogs will excavate yards enthusiastically and need supervised outdoor time.