Russkiy Toy vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Russkiy Toy to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Russkiy Toys and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Russkiy Toy vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Height
7½-11 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
6-6 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Russia
United States
Origin Year
1958 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Retained baby teeth
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Russkiy Toy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red with Brown overlay
Red with Brown overlay
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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