Brussels Griffon vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Brussels Griffon to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Brussel Griffons and Russkiy Toys.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Russkiy Toy is excellent for new or inexperienced owners. The Brussels Griffon is strongly discouraged for new owners.
- Children - Both the Brussels Griffon and Russkiy Toy are okay with children.
- Grooming - The Brussels Griffon is very easy to groom. The Russkiy Toy has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both breeds will bark frequently, but the Brussels Griffon has the highest tendency to bark between the two.
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| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Russkiy Toy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 7-8 in. | 7½-11 in. |
| Weight | 7-12 lb | 6-6 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | Russia |
| Origin Year | 1880 AD | 1958 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium-High | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None-Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Russkiy Toy |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | High | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Russkiy Toy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Retained Baby Teeth | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Brussels Griffon | Russkiy Toy |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Scruffy | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Belge | Yes | No |
| Black | Yes | No |
| Black&tan | Yes | Yes |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Tan | Yes | No |
| Wheaten | Yes | No |
| Blue&tan | No | Yes |
| Brown&tan | No | Yes |
| Red With Black Overlay | No | Yes |
| Red With Brown Overlay | No | Yes |