Russian Toy has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Rafeiro Do Alentejo has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Active
Loyal
Protective
Cheerful
Playful

Calm
Protective
Sober
Independent
Selfish
Confidence
Territorial

Russian Toys are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

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

Choose a Rafeiro Do Alentejo if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Russia

Portugal

English Toy Terrier, Toy Spaniel

Mastiff-Type

20th Century

Unknown

Companion Dog (UKC)

Guardian Dog (UKC)

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Brown
Red
Sable

Pied
Brindle
Fawn
Gray
Black

Russian Toys have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos have medium-length coats.

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 Rafeiro Do Alentejo can have a litter of 10-12 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.

Russian Toys are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Patellar Luxation

Usually Very Healthy

Heart Conditions

Hip Dysplasia

OFA
Physical Examination
Cardiac Test

X-Rays
General Physical Examination
OFA on hips and elbows

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

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Russian Toy has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Rafeiro Do Alentejo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Rafeiro Do Alentejos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Russian Toys are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Rafeiro Do Alentejo dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Russian Toy dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Rafeiro Do Alentejo dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Fetch, Play, Walk

Hug, Walk, Run, Chase, Fetch, Tug-of-war

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 Rafeiro Do Alentejo, it's at least 10 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 Rafeiro Do Alentejos usually need at least 60 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.

Rafeiro Do Alentejo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin 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 88-110 pound (40 - 50 kg) Rafeiro Do Alentejo feed 3 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 Rafeiro Do Alentejo is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 Rafeiro Do Alentejo is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Russian Toy is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Rafeiro Do Alentejo is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Russian Toys are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

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

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Russian Toys are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are not very stranger friendly.

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

Rafeiro Do Alentejos are not very fond of playing and prefer other activities.

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

Rafeiro Do Alentejos can be difficult to train and require consistent and patient training.