Russkiy Toy
VS
Papillon
Russkiy Toy vs Papillon
Compare Russkiy Toy and Papillon 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
Papillon
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
22 – 27 cm
25 – 28 cm
Weight
2 – 3 kg
3 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 12 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Papillon
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Papillon
The Papillon is a small, elegant toy dog with large butterfly-like ears, a fine, silky parti-coloured coat and a plumed tail. Lively, intelligent and highly trainable, it enjoys activity and mental stimulation, makes an alert watchdog, needs regular brushing, and often lives into the mid–late teens.
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