Chihuahua vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Chihuahua to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Russkiy Toys.
Compare the Chihuahua to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Russkiy Toys.
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Russkiy Toy |
General Details | ||
Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
Height | 6-9 in. | 7½-11 in. |
Weight | 3-6 lb | 6-6 lb |
Intelligence | High | Average |
History | ||
Origin Country | Mexico | Russia |
Origin Year | 1850 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 | 50°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 | 18 mph | 14 mph |
Strength | Low | Low |
Grooming Needs | ||
Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
Shedding | Medium | Medium |
Dander | Low | Medium |
Drool Amount | None | None-Low |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | 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 | Below Average | Average |
Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
Guarding | Below Average | Average |
Herding | Very Low | Very Low |
Hunting | Average | Below Average |
Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
Remove Vermin | High | Average |
Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
Watch | High | High |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Russkiy Toy |
Lifespan | ||
Lifespan | 15-20 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
Common Health Issues | ||
Collapsed Trachea | Yes | No |
Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
Hydrocephalus | Yes | No |
Hypoglycemia | Yes | No |
Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
Pulmonic Stenosis | Yes | No |
Retained Baby Teeth | No | Yes |
Shivering | Yes | No |
Breed Name | Chihuahua | Russkiy Toy |
Coat | ||
Fur | Yes | No |
Hair | No | Yes |
Coat Type | ||
Double Coat | Yes | No |
Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
Coat Texture | ||
Silky | Yes | No |
Straight | Yes | Yes |
Wavy | No | Yes |
Coat Length(s) | ||
Short | Yes | Yes |
Long | Yes | Yes |
Medium | No | Yes |
Coat Color(s) | ||
Black | Yes | No |
Black & Red | Yes | No |
Black & Silver | Yes | No |
Black&tan | Yes | Yes |
Black & White | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Black Sabled Silver | Yes | No |
Blue | Yes | No |
Blue & White | Yes | No |
Blue Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Blue Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate | Yes | No |
Chocolate & Tan | Yes | No |
Chocolate & White | Yes | No |
Chocolate Blue | Yes | No |
Chocolate Brindled Fawn | Yes | No |
Chocolate Sabled Fawn | Yes | No |
Cream | Yes | No |
Cream & White | Yes | No |
Fawn | Yes | No |
Fawn & White | Yes | No |
Fawn Brindled Black | Yes | No |
Gold | Yes | No |
Gold & White | Yes | No |
Red | Yes | No |
Red & White | Yes | No |
Silver | Yes | No |
Silver & White | Yes | No |
White | Yes | No |
Blue&tan | No | Yes |
Brown&tan | No | Yes |
Red With Black Overlay | No | Yes |
Red With Brown Overlay | No | Yes |