Italian Greyhound vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Italian Greyhound to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Italian Greyhounds and Russkiy Toys.
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
Turkey
Russia
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1958 AD
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Italian Greyhound
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Italian Greyhound
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