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Russian Toy Champions
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Pronunciation:
ruhsh-uhn toi
Breed Description:
The Russian Toy breed of dog is a toy sized breed of dog that should be delicate in appearance without appearing too fragile. They should have a lean build wiht well-balance and developed legs and they should have a level top line. The build is usually slightly longer than they are tall and the tail is usually medium in length. The head is rounded with a small muzzle and large erect ears. They are often described as looking like a little deer.
The coat of the Russian Toy can be found in a smooth coat variety where all of the coat is short and lays flat against the skin. They can also be found in a longer coat, which consists of a close laying coat over most of the body and fringing, much like butterfly wings, on the ears. The long haired variety is not much longer than the smooth coat over the main body of the dog but there should be a slight mane and feathering on the back of the legs. The Russian Toy can be found in red, black and tan, blue and tan, sable, black, blue or brown.
Temperament:
The Russian Toy breed of dog is a sweet and intelligent breed that is often described as an elegant dog that is gentle and affectionate. They usually fit into any lifestyle but they are not a breed that needs to be pampered. In fact, the Russian Toy can often have a surprising amount of energy and they do enjoy being active. The breed can do okay with children, however, their small size makes them better suited to homes with older children. The breed can do well in multi-pet and multi-dog homes.
Height:
The average height for Russian Toy is between 8 to 10 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Russian Toy is between 3 to 6 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Russian Toy breed of dog is a very hardy breed that has no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The Russian Toy breed of dog can do very well in apartments and tend to be a versatile breed when it comes to living conditions. They should not be an outdoor dog.
Exercise:
The Russian Toy breed of dog is an active breed that requires between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day. Generally, two good walks will meet their needs but it is also important to give them an opportunity for off leash exercise as well.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Russian Toy breed of dog should be brushed on a dialy basis to keep the coat clean and healthy. In addition, the breed should be bathed once a month to keep the coat silky. Nails should be trimmed once or twice a month and ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis. The shorthaired variety can often be kept tidy simply by wiping them down.
Origin:
The Russian Toy breed of dog was developed in Russia during the early to mid 1900's in an attempt to create a small toy terrier that was similar to the English Toy Terrier after importation of the breed was stopped. The breed was created by crossing a number of toy terrier dogs of unknown pedigree to produce the Russian Toy. The original Russian Toy was shorthaired, however, in 1958, a puppy with a long fringe on the ears and legs was produced and efforts were made to keep the coat type in the breed. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
