The Russian Toy is a very small breed of dog originally bred in Russia from the English Toy Terrier. There are two types of coats in the breed: smooth coat and long coat. The smooth-coated variety was previously known as the Russian Toy Terrier and long-coated as the Moscow Long-Haired Toy Terrier. Both were brought together under the same Russian Toy Terrier name in 1988 and the "Terrier" was dropped from the name when the breed was added in 2006 to the official list of breeds registered with the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The breed has been registered in the Foundation Stock Service of the American Kennel Club (AKC) since 2008, and has been allowed to compete in AKC companion events since 2010. The first official breed standard of the two varieties was written in 1966 in Russia.
The Russkiy Toy was developed in urban environments, particularly in Russia, and is well-suited to apartment living.
The Russkiy Toy is known for its lively and friendly nature, making it an excellent companion dog. It is one of the smallest breeds globally, characterized by its delicate structure and graceful movements. The breed comes in two varieties: smooth and long coat. Despite their small size, Russkiy Toys are known for their alertness and agility.
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A smooth-coated Russkiy Toy
A long-haired Russian Toy puppy
A Russkiy Toy
Trainability
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