Japanese Chin vs Russkiy Toy

Compare the Japanese Chin to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Japanese Chins and Russkiy Toys.

Japanese Chin vs Russkiy Toy
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
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General Details
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
China
Russia
Origin Year
700 AD
1958 AD
Temperament
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Average
Chasing
None
Average
Follow Commands
None
None
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Heart problems
Eye problems
Patellar luxation
Retained baby teeth
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short to Long
Coat Coloring
Japanese Chin
Russkiy Toy
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Lemon and White
Red and White
Black and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red with Brown overlay
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