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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better Colored Lap Dog or Australian Silky Terrier?

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Name Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka Silky Terrier
OriginsRussia flagRussia Australia flagAustralia
Group Companion Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Colored Lap Dog
Franzuskaya Bolonka
Russian Lapdogs
Bolonka Zwetna
Australian Silky Terrier
Sydney Silky
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which dog is bigger, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Is the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka bigger than the Silky Terrier breed? Is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka smaller than a Silky Terrier?
Small Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier weight comparison:
Male: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5 kg), Female: 5-9 pounds (2-4 kg) 8-11 pounds (4-5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 9.5 pounds (3.5 kg), Female: 7 pounds (3 kg) 9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka taller than a Silky Terrier?
Male: 9-11 inches (22-37 cm), Female: 7-9 inches (18-24 cm) 9-10 inches (23-25 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 10 inches (29.5 cm), Female: 8 inches (21 cm) 9.5 inches (24 cm)

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka and Silky Terrier?
$1500-$1800 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Silky Terrier is easier than average to get.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier smarter? Which is best? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Silky Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier trainability comparison. What's the difference between Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are quite easy to train.
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Silky Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are average watchdogs.
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Silky Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Silky Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Outright
Tempered
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Quick
Joyful
Inquisitive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
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: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
High: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Silky Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier social needs comparison:
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Silky Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Silky Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Silky Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier playfulness comparison:
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a playful breed.
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The Silky Terrier is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka barks occasionally.
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Average: The Silky Terrier barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
Very house-friendly dog the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Silky Terrier breed.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Silky Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Silky Terrier 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.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Silky Terrier bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Is a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka more dangerous than a Silky Terrier?

Low 🔽

The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Silky Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier mouthiness comparison:
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Silky Terrier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Silky Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier health problems comparison:
No data available Collapsed Trachea
Legg-perthes Disease
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
Average
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Silky Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka and Silky Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka and Silky Terrier?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka: 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Silky Terrier: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
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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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier energy level comparison:
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Silky Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs have an average exercise need.
Silky Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Silky Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Does the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breed eat more than the Silky Terrier breed?
1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Silky Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier coat comparison:
Curly
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Glossy
Colors
What are the original Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka and Silky Terrier color? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier color comparison:
Black
Gray
Red
White
Brown
Wolf
Black
Gray
Tan
Blue
Cream
Silver
Fawn
Tricolor
Platinum
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Silky Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Do Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs shed more than Silky Terrier dogs?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs shed none to minimal.
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Silky Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?

Low 🔽

The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Silky Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is an average drooler.
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The Silky Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are generally with other pets.
Silky Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Silky Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Silky Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Can a Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka and a Silky Terrier be friends? Do Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs get along with Silky Terrier dogs?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Silky Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?
Yes
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Silky Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Silky Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Silky Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka or Silky Terrier? Which is better for autism?

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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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier?

Not really

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

Silky Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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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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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.

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka and Silky Terrier have? Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier litter size comparison:
1-3 puppies 3-5 puppies

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka vs Silky Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Rare Breed Association
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
Club Espanol De Terriers

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