Pointer
VS
Russkiy Toy
Pointer vs Russkiy Toy
Compare Pointer 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
Pointer
Russkiy Toy
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
22 – 27 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
2 – 3 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
2/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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