Russkiy Toy
VS
Samoyed
Russkiy Toy vs Samoyed
Compare Russkiy Toy and Samoyed 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
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
22 – 27 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
2 – 3 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 12 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
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 Samoyed
Medium, strong Arctic spitz bred by the Samoyede people to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and share family tents. Noted for its “Samoyed smile” and heavy, low‑odor double coat. Social, energetic, vocal, and intelligent, it needs close companionship, firm positive training, and ample exercise.
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