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
- 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.
 |  | |
| Breed Name | Papillon | Russkiy Toy |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 8-11 in. | 7½-11 in. |
| Weight | 4-9 lb | 6-6 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Russia |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1958 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
|
| |
| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium-High |
| Shedding | None-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 | Papillon | Russkiy Toy |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | 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 | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Papillon | Russkiy Toy |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Collapsed Trachea | Yes | No |
| Hypoglycemia | Yes | No |
| Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Retained Baby Teeth | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Papillon | Russkiy Toy |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Short | No | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black, Brown, & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Red, & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red, White, & Sable | Yes | No |
| Sable | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White & Black | Yes | No |
| White & Lemon | Yes | No |
| White & Liver | Yes | No |
| White & Red | Yes | No |
| White & Sable | Yes | No |
| White & Silver | Yes | No |
| White, Black, & Tan | 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 |