Papillon vs Russkiy Toy

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - Both the Papillon and Russkiy Toy are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
  • Children - Both the Papillon and Russkiy Toy are child friendly, but the Papillon is a better choice for young children.
  • Grooming - The Papillon is easy to groom. The Russkiy Toy has high grooming requirements.
  • Barking - The Russkiy Toy has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Papillon is an average barker.
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Papillon vs Russkiy Toy
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Breed NamePapillonRusskiy Toy
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-16 yrs.10-12 yrs.
Height8-11 in.7½-11 in.
Weight4-9 lb6-6 lb
IntelligenceAverageAverage
History
Origin CountryFranceRussia
Origin Year1500 AD1958 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodGood
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyGoodBelow Average
Pet FriendlyVery GoodGood
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodBelow Average
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Jealous
  • Loving
  • Does Not Like Being Alone
  • Likes To Snuggle
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentYesYes
IndoorYesYes
Small YardNoNo
Medium YardNoNo
Large YardNoNo
Temperature Tolerance ¹50°F to 80°F40°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsBelow AverageOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighMedium-High
Exercise RequiredHighLow-Medium
Top Running Speed14 mph14 mph
StrengthLowLow
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceLowMedium-High
SheddingNone-LowMedium
DanderLowMedium
Drool AmountNoneNone-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.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NamePapillonRusskiy Toy
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaYesNo
Family/PackNoYes
IndependentYesNo
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageBelow Average
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingBelow AverageAverage
Follow CommandsBelow AverageVery Low
FightingVery LowBelow Average
GuardingVery LowAverage
HerdingVery LowVery Low
HuntingBelow AverageBelow Average
ProtectionVery LowVery Low
Remove VerminAverageAverage
SleddingVery LowVery Low
WatchAverageHigh
Health Comparison
Breed NamePapillonRusskiy Toy
Lifespan
Lifespan12-16 yrs.10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Collapsed TracheaYesNo
HypoglycemiaYesNo
Open FontanelYesNo
Patellar LuxationYesYes
Progressive Retinal AtrophyYesNo
Retained Baby TeethNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NamePapillonRusskiy Toy
Coat
HairYesYes
Coat Type
Single CoatYesYes
Smooth CoatNoYes
Coat Texture
SilkyYesNo
StraightYesYes
WavyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesYes
ShortNoYes
MediumNoYes
Coat Color(s)
Black, Brown, & WhiteYesNo
Black, Red, & WhiteYesNo
Brown & WhiteYesNo
Fawn & WhiteYesNo
RedYesNo
Red, White, & SableYesNo
SableYesNo
WhiteYesNo
White & BlackYesNo
White & LemonYesNo
White & LiverYesNo
White & RedYesNo
White & SableYesNo
White & SilverYesNo
White, Black, & TanYesNo
Black&tanNoYes
Blue&tanNoYes
Brown&tanNoYes
Red With Black OverlayNoYes
Red With Brown OverlayNoYes