Lhasa Apso
VS
Russkiy Toy
Lhasa Apso vs Russkiy Toy
Compare Lhasa Apso 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
Lhasa Apso
Russkiy Toy
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 26 cm
22 – 27 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
2 – 3 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 14 years
11 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Lhasa Apso
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Summary
About Lhasa Apso
Small but sturdy Tibetan companion once kept as an indoor watchdog. Rectangular body, dense floor‑length coat with many colors, low shedding but high grooming needs. Loyal and protective with family, reserved with strangers, alert and vocal. Suits apartments if well trained and exercised.
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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