Russkiy Toy
Russkiy Toy
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German Spitz – Kleinspitz
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breeds
Russkiy Toy
Comparisons
German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Russkiy Toy vs German Spitz – Kleinspitz

Compare Russkiy Toy and German Spitz – Kleinspitz 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
Russkiy Toy
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
22 – 27 cm
23 – 29 cm
Weight
2 – 3 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 12 years
14 – 18 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Russkiy Toy
Tiny
German Spitz – Kleinspitz
Great with kids
Small

Summary

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.
About German Spitz – Kleinspitz
The German Spitz – Kleinspitz is a small, squarely built, fox‑faced companion with a dense double coat and curled tail. Alert, lively and strongly bonded to its people, it adapts well to city or country life, needs regular grooming, exercise and training, and can be vocal and watchful.

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