Icelandic Sheepdog vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Compare Icelandic Sheepdog and Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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
Icelandic Sheepdog
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
41 – 46 cm
23 – 26 cm
Weight
10 – 14 kg
3 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 17 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Icelandic Sheepdog
High energy
Easy to train
Small
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Great with kids
Tiny
Summary
About Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
About Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Small, sturdy Russian toy breed with a long, wavy low‑shedding coat and many colors. Affectionate, people‑oriented and sensitive, it thrives on close companionship and moderate daily exercise. Intelligent and adaptable to apartments, but needs regular grooming and dislikes long solitude.
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