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.

Chihuahua vs Russkiy Toy
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
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General Details
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
Mexico
Russia
Origin Year
1850 AD
1958 AD
Temperament
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Luxating patella
Pulmonic stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Shivering
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Obesity
Dental problems
Respiratory problems
Patellar luxation
Retained baby teeth
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindled Fawn
Cream
Fawn
Gold
Red
Silver
Silver and White
White
Black and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red with Brown overlay
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