Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Comparison – Which dog is better Moscovian Miniature Terrier or German: Italienisches Windspiel?

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Name	Russian Toy	Italian Greyhound
Origins	Russia	Italy
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Moscovian Miniature Terrier Moscow Toy Terrier Russian Terrier Russian Toy Terrier	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Russian Toy and an Italian Greyhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Small	Small
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Russian Toy and an Italian Greyhound. Which breed is heavier?	3-6 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg)	6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	4.5 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound? Is a Russian Toy taller than an Italian Greyhound?	8-10 inches (20-26 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9 inches (23 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Russian Toy and an Italian Greyhound. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound?	Average: The Russian Toy is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare training requirements.	Russian Toy dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare alertness levels.	Russian Toy dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Russian Toy dogs are average defenders. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Russian Toy and an Italian Greyhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Playful Protective Loyal Cheerful	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Italian Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound?	High: Russian Toy dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Italian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound social needs comparison:	Russian Toy dogs are a social breed. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Russian Toy dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The Russian Toy is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Italian Greyhound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare play drive and energy.	The Russian Toy is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare living space needs.	Apartment-friendly dog the Russian Toy breed.	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 Italian Greyhound indoors.
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Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Russian Toy dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Russian Toy has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Russian Toy dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Russian Toy bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Italian Greyhound bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare average lifespans.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Russian Toy: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Russian Toy and an Italian Greyhound. Which breed is healthier?	Russian Toys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Italian Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound?	Frequent The Russian Toy should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Retained Baby Teeth	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare activity levels.	Russian Toy dogs are high-energy dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Russian Toy dogs have an average exercise need.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs don't need too much sleep.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Russian Toy has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare daily food needs.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Blue Brown	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Russian Toy doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Russian Toy is an average drooler. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Russian Toy has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Russian Toy and an Italian Greyhound? Compare fur types.	Smooth	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound? Do Russian Toy dogs shed more than Italian Greyhound dogs?	Russian Toy dogs are low shedders. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Russian Toy dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Russian Toy dogs are generally with other pets.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Russian Toy or Italian Greyhound? Can a Russian Toy and an Italian Greyhound be friends? Do Russian Toy dogs get along with Italian Greyhound dogs?	Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound?	Yes Russian Toy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Italian Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Russian Toy is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Italian Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Russian Toys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare scenting abilities.	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 Which is better for search and rescue: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Russian Toy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Italian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Russian Toy or an Italian Greyhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Russian Toy vs Italian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Russian Toy and Italian Greyhound. Which is more widely recognized?	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service	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

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