Samoyed vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Samoyed to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Russkiy Toys.
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
Russia
Russia
Origin Year
1890 AD
1958 AD
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy
