Active
Loyal
Protective
Cheerful
Playful

Curious
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Affectionate
Obedient
Loyal
Social
Watchful
Cheerful

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

Spanierds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

English Toy Terrier, Toy Spaniel

German Shepherd and English Springer Spaniel

20th Century

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Blue
Brown
Red
Sable

Black
Brown
Brindle

Russian Toys have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Spanierds have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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 Spanierd can have a litter of 6-10 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.

Spanierds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Russian Toys are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Spanierds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Patellar Luxation

Entropion
Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Heart Conditions

Elbow Dysplasia
Endocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

OFA
Physical Examination
Cardiac Test

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Blood Tests
Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints
Allergy Testing

Fetch, Play, Walk

Fetch, Walkies, Tug-of-war, Cuddles, Sleeping, Training, Eating Snacks, Walks, Swimming, Dog Parks, Car rides, Agility

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 Spanierd, it's at least 8 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 Spanierds 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.

The Russian Toy has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Spanierds require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Spanierd 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
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 60-70 pound (27 - 32 kg) Spanierd feed 2 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 Spanierd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 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 Spanierd is between $35 - $48. This makes an average of $420 - $576 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.

Russian Toys are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Spanierds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Spanierds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

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

Spanierds are highly friendly around strangers.

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

Spanierds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.