Russkiy Toy
VS
Shikoku
Russkiy Toy vs Shikoku
Compare Russkiy Toy and Shikoku 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
Shikoku
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
22 – 27 cm
48 – 52 cm
Weight
2 – 3 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Shikoku
Low grooming
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 Shikoku
The Shikoku is an ancient Japanese medium‑sized hunting spitz from Shikoku Island, bred for boar in steep mountains. Athletic, loyal, and reserved with strangers, it has a dense sesame double coat, strong prey drive, and needs experienced, active owners and regular mental and physical work.
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