Russkiy Toy
VS
Shiba Inu
Russkiy Toy vs Shiba Inu
Compare Russkiy Toy and Shiba Inu 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
Shiba Inu
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
22 – 27 cm
36 – 42 cm
Weight
2 – 3 kg
7 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
5/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
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 Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.
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