Maltese vs Russkiy Toy
Compare Maltese and Russkiy Toy: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Maltese
VS
Russkiy Toy
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Maltese
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
20 – 25 cm
22 – 27 cm
Weight
3 – 4 kg
2 – 3 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
2/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
2/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Maltese
Tiny
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Summary
About Maltese
The Maltese is a small, sturdy companion dog with a long, white silky coat and expressive dark eyes. Affectionate and people oriented, it adapts well to apartments with daily walks. It needs regular grooming, dental care and gentle training, and often enjoys a long, active life.
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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