Rat Terrier vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Rat Terrier to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Rat Terriers and Russkiy Toys.
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-18 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-18 Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
10-24 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
United States
Russia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1958 AD
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
27 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Low
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
12-18 Years
10-12 Years
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Rat Terrier
Russkiy Toy
