Russian Toy
Also called Moscow Toy Terrier, Russian Toy Terrier and Russkiy Toy
- Apartment friendly
- Barks a lot
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.
- Weight
- 2–7 lb (1–3 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 8–11 in (20–28 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Moscow, Russia (18th–20th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Great in an apartment
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Fearless
Lively
Loyal
Playful
Coat colours
Black and tan, blue and tan, chocolate and tan, red, red brown and red sable
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Caring for a Russian Toy
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Breeds of a similar size
All toy breeds
Sources
- FCI Standard No. 352 - Russian Toy (opens in a new tab)
- Russian Toy | Breed Standards | The Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Russian Toy - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Breed Standard | Russian Toy Club of America (opens in a new tab)
- Meet the Russian Toy: AKC's Newly-Recognized Dog Breed in 2022 (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).