Chihuahua vs Russkiy Toy
Compare the Chihuahua to the Russkiy Toy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Russkiy Toys.
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
7½-11 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
6-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Origin Country
Mexico
Russia
Origin Year
1850 AD
1958 AD
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short to Long
Chihuahua
Russkiy Toy
