Russian Toys are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Curly Coated Retrievers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Russia

United Kingdom

English Toy Terrier, Toy Spaniel

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

20th Century

1700s

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Blue
Brown
Red
Sable

Black
Brown

Russian Toys have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly Coated Retrievers have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Russian Toy can have a litter of 11-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Heart Conditions

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

OFA
Physical Examination
Cardiac Test

X-Rays
Eye Examination

Russian Toys thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Curly Coated Retrievers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Russian Toys need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Curly Coated Retrievers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

The Russian Toy is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Curly Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Russian Toys are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Curly Coated Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Russian Toy, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Russian Toys usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Russian Toy should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 3-6 pound (1 - 3 kg) Russian Toy feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Russian Toy is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Russian Toy is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Russian Toys are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

Russian Toys are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Russian Toys are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.