Chinese Crested vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Russkiy Toys.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Russkiy Toy is better suited for new owners.
- Children - The Chinese Crested is very child friendly. The Russkiy Toy does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Chinese Crested.
- Grooming - The Chinese Crested requires moderate grooming, but the Russkiy Toy has high grooming needs.
- Barking - Both the Chinese Crested and Russkiy Toy are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Chinese Crested | Russkiy Toy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 10-13 in. | 7½-11 in. |
| Weight | 5-12 lb | 6-6 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | China | Russia |
| Origin Year | 1800 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 | 60°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Low | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 16 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 | Chinese Crested | 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 | Very Low | 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 | Chinese Crested | Russkiy Toy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 13-15 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Glaucoma | Yes | No |
| Lens Luxation | Yes | No |
| Loose Teeth | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | No | Yes |
| Retained Baby Teeth | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Chinese Crested | Russkiy Toy |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Bald | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Bald/Hairless | Yes | No |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Apricot | Yes | No |
| Black | Yes | No |
| Black&tan | Yes | Yes |
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, White, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Brown | Yes | No |
| Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Palomino | Yes | No |
| Pink | Yes | No |
| Pink & Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Pink & Slate | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Sable | Yes | No |
| Silver | Yes | No |
| Slate | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White & Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Blue&tan | No | Yes |
| Brown&tan | No | Yes |
| Red With Black Overlay | No | Yes |
| Red With Brown Overlay | No | Yes |