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Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Comparison - Dog breed selector: Continental Toy Spaniel or Moscovian Miniature Terrier or Foxy Rat Terrier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Papillon Russian Toy Toy Foxy Rat Terrier
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier breeds.
Continental Toy Spaniel
Epagneul Nain
Epagneul Nain Continental
Phalène
Squirrel Dog
Butterfly Dog
Moscovian Miniature Terrier
Moscow Toy Terrier
Russian Terrier
Russian Toy Terrier
Foxy Rat Terrier
Troxky Terrier
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed is the largest?
Small Small Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) 3-6 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg) Male: 11-18 pounds (5-8 kg), Female: 11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) 4.5 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg) Male: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier height comparison:
Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) 8-10 inches (20-26 cm) Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) 9 inches (23 cm) Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Find price differences between these breeds.
$400-$600 $600-$800 Unknown
Availability
Which is easier to get, Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier?
Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.
Average: The Russian Toy is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is a commonly available dog breed.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is easiest to train?
Papillon dogs are easy to train.
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Russian Toy dogs are quite easy to train.
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Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed is most alert?
Papillon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Russian Toy dogs are average watchdogs.
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Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed is most protective?
Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Russian Toy dogs are average defenders.
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Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? Compare temperaments.
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Active
Playful
Protective
Loyal
Cheerful
Playful
Loving
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Inquisitive
Spirited
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier?
High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Russian Toy dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier social needs comparison:
Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Russian Toy dogs are a social breed.
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Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Russian Toy dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Russian Toy dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed is most vocal?
A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Russian Toy is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed is most playful?
The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
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The Russian Toy is a playful breed.
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The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.
Apartment-friendly dog the Russian Toy breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Toy Foxy Rat Terrier breed.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed is most flexible?
Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Russian Toy dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier?
Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Russian Toy dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Russian Toy has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which uses mouth most during play?
Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Russian Toy dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Papillon bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Russian Toy bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Toy Foxy Rat Terrier bite force: Weak.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed lives longest?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Russian Toy: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Toy Foxy Rat Terrier: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has fewer health issues?
The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Russian Toys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Russian Toy should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier health problems comparison:
Collapsed Trachea
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hypoglycemia
Patellar Luxation
Retained Baby Teeth
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Eye Problems
Von Willebrand's Disease
Heart Problems
Demodectic Mange

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which breed is most active?
Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Russian Toy dogs are high-energy dogs.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.
Russian Toy dogs have an average exercise need.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier?
Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Russian Toy dogs don't need too much sleep.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Russian Toy has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which needs most food?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
White
Sable
Lemon
Black
Tan
Blue
Brown
Black
Tan
Blue
White
Brown
Chocolate
Tricolor
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Russian Toy doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which drools least?
The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Russian Toy is an average drooler.
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The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Russian Toy has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Toy Foxy Rat Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Smooth Dense
Shiny
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? Papillon or Russian Toy or {name3 shedding:
Papillon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Russian Toy dogs are low shedders.
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Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs shed above average.
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Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is best with kids?
Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Russian Toy dogs are generally with other pets.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier?
Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Russian Toy or Toy Foxy Rat Terrier?
Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier?
Yes
Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Russian Toy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Russian Toy is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Toy Foxy Rat Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Russian Toys are usually recommended for elderly people.
Toy Foxy Rat Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Russian Toy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Toy Foxy Rat Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has most puppies?
2-4 puppies 4-6 puppies 2-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Papillon vs Russian Toy vs Toy Foxy Rat Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section. Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, Russian Toy, and Toy Foxy Rat Terrier. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Foundation Stock Service
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

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