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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Japanese Chin and Russkiy Toy are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Japanese Chin and Russkiy Toy are child friendly, but the Japanese Chin is a better choice for young children.
- Grooming - The Japanese Chin is easy to groom. The Russkiy Toy has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - Both the Japanese Chin and Russkiy Toy are above average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Japanese Chin | Russkiy Toy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 8-11 in. | 7½-11 in. |
| Weight | 4-9 lb | 6-6 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | China | Russia |
| Origin Year | 700 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 | 55°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Low-Medium | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | Low-Medium | 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 | Japanese Chin | 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 | Very Low | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Average |
| Chasing | Very Low | Average |
| Follow Commands | Very Low | Very Low |
| Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Japanese Chin | Russkiy Toy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Entropion | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Eye Problems | Yes | No |
| Heart Disease | Yes | No |
| Heart Murmurs | Yes | No |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Retained Baby Teeth | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Japanese Chin | Russkiy Toy |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | No |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | No |
| Single Coat | No | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Black, White, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Lemon & White | Yes | No |
| Red & White | Yes | No |
| Sable & White | Yes | No |
| White & Black | Yes | No |
| Black&tan | No | Yes |
| Blue&tan | No | Yes |
| Brown&tan | No | Yes |
| Red With Black Overlay | No | Yes |
| Red With Brown Overlay | No | Yes |