English Toy Terrier
English Toy Terrier
VS
Russkiy Toy
Russkiy Toy

English Toy Terrier vs Russkiy Toy

Compare English Toy Terrier and Russkiy Toy side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
English Toy Terrier
Russkiy Toy
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
22 – 27 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
2 – 3 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
11 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics

English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Russkiy Toy
Tiny

Summary

About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
About Russkiy Toy
Tiny, elegant toy breed (1–3 kg, 20–28 cm) with smooth or long coat. Lively, athletic, and strongly attached to family, often choosing a favorite person. Alert and vocal, suited to gentle, consistent training and moderate exercise, but physically delicate and needs careful handling.

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