Russian Toy
- Height 20–28 cm
- Weight 1–3 kg
- Life span 12–14 years
- Exercise 30 min/day
The Russian Toy is in the AKC's Toy Group. It comes from Russia, Moscow (18th–20th century). Adults weigh 1–3 kg. It stands 20–28 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Russian Toy is a small yet sturdy breed with a compact body and a short, smooth coat. They have a lively, active temperament and are an ideal companion for families and for those looking for a small, loyal, and loving pet. The Russian Toy is an intelligent breed that is easy to train and loves to please its owners.
- Group
- Toy Group
- Origin
- Russia, Moscow (18th–20th century)
- Coat
- short smooth · black and tan, chocolate and tan, blue and tan, red, red sable, and red brown
- Also known as
- Russkiy Toy, Moscow Toy Terrier, and Russian Toy Terrier
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, CKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
8541e4d7-5f08-40db-bda3-1fc0cfeec869
Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Russian Toy. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from fci.be royalkennelclub.com images.akc.org russiantoyclubofamerica.org akc.org
Russian Toy FAQ
- How long does a Russian Toy live?
- The Russian Toy has a life span of 12–14 years.
- How big does a Russian Toy get?
- Adults weigh 1–3 kg. Height ranges from 20–28 cm.
- Is the Russian Toy hypoallergenic?
- No, the Russian Toy is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Russian Toy in?
- The Russian Toy is in the AKC's Toy Group.
More from the Toy Group
-
Affenpinscher
9
-
Biewer Terrier
9
-
Brussels Griffon
8
-
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
8
-
Chihuahua
10
-
Chinese Crested
10
-
English Toy Spaniel
7
-
Havanese
4
Similar in size
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