Swedish Lapphund
VS
Russkiy Toy
Swedish Lapphund vs Russkiy Toy
Compare Swedish Lapphund and Russkiy Toy 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
Swedish Lapphund
Russkiy Toy
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
40 – 51 cm
22 – 27 cm
Weight
19 – 21 kg
2 – 3 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 15 years
11 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Russkiy Toy
Tiny
Summary
About Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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.
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