Whippet vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Whippet to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Whippets and Russkiy Toys.
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1610 AD
1958 AD
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Long
Whippet
Russkiy Toy
