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Name	Russian Toy	Pomeranian	Italian Greyhound
Origins	Russia	Germany Poland	Italy
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Moscovian Miniature Terrier Moscow Toy Terrier Russian Terrier Russian Toy Terrier	Deutsche Spitze Pom Pom Spitz Enano Spitz Nain Zwergspitz Zwers Pom	German: Italienisches Windspiel Piccolo Levriero Italiano Galgo Italiano French: Petit Levrier Italiane
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Pomeranian? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound weight comparison:	3-6 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 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)	5 pounds (2 kg)	8 pounds (4 kg)
Height Which is taller, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound height comparison:	8-10 inches (20-26 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	12-15 inches (30-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	9 inches (23 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	13.5 inches (34 cm)

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Average: The Russian Toy is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Pomeranian is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Italian Greyhound is quite easy to get.

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound trainability comparison.	Russian Toy dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Russian Toy dogs are average defenders. See more.	Pomeranian dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Protective Loyal Cheerful	Active Playful Intelligent Friendly Docile Lively Sociable Attentive Trainable Extroverted	Agile Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Athletic Mischievous
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	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 Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound?	High: Russian Toy dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pomeranian 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.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound social needs comparison:	Russian Toy dogs are a social breed. See more.	Pomeranian dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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?	Russian Toy dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Pomeranian dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Russian Toy dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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 Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound playfulness comparison:	The Russian Toy is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Italian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound?	Average to High: The Russian Toy is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Pomeranian 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Apartment-friendly dog the Russian Toy breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Pomeranian 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Russian Toy dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Pomeranian dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Italian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Russian Toy or Pomeranian 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.	Pomeranian dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Russian Toy bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomeranian 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Russian Toy has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Italian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound mouthiness comparison:	Russian Toy dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Pomeranian dogs have a lower than 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.

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound health problems comparison:	Patellar Luxation Retained Baby Teeth	Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Allergies Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Seizures Dry Eye Heatstroke Heat Intolerance	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Eye Problems Drug Sensitivity Thyroid Problems Alopecia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Russian Toy should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Italian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Russian Toy, Pomeranian and Italian Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Russian Toy: 12 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Pomeranian: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Italian Greyhound: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound energy level comparison:	Russian Toy dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pomeranian dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	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 Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Russian Toy dogs have an average exercise need.	Pomeranian dogs exercise need is minimal.	Italian Greyhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pomeranian dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Italian Greyhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Russian Toy has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pomeranian's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Italian Greyhound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound coat comparison:	Smooth	Fluffy	Fine
Colors What are the original Russian Toy, Pomeranian and Italian Greyhound color?	Black Tan Blue Brown	Black Gray Tan Red Blue White Brown Orange	Black Gray Red Blue White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Russian Toy doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Italian Greyhound requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Russian Toy or Pomeranian or {name3 shedding:	Russian Toy dogs are low shedders. See more.	Pomeranian dogs shed moderately. See more.	Italian Greyhound dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound?	Medium ⏺ The Russian Toy has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Italian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Russian Toy is an average drooler. See more.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Italian Greyhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Russian Toy dogs are generally with other pets.	Pomeranian dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Italian Greyhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pomeranian dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Pomeranian dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	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 Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound?	Russian Toy dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pomeranian dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Italian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound?	Yes Russian Toy dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian 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.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for elderly people.

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Russian Toy or Pomeranian or Italian Greyhound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound?	Not really Russian Toy breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pomeranian 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Russian Toy and Pomeranian and Italian Greyhound have?	4-6 puppies	2-5 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Russian Toy vs Pomeranian vs Italian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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. 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 Canine Registry	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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