Welsh Terrier vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Welsh Terrier	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Origins	Wales	Russia
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	109	509
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Other Names	Welshie, WT	Bolonka Zwetna, Franzuskaya Bolonka, Russian Lapdogs, Colored Lap Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Rare Breed Association Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service
Price	$800-$1200	1500-1800

General Appearance - Welsh Terrier vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Size	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)	Male: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5 kg), Female: 5-9 pounds (2-4 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)	Male: 9.5 pounds (3.5 kg), Female: 7 pounds (3 kg)
Height	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 9-11 inches (22-37 cm), Female: 7-9 inches (18-24 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 10 inches (29.5 cm), Female: 8 inches (21 cm)

Hair & Care - Welsh Terrier vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Coat	Wiry Soft Waterproof	Wavy Curly
Colors	Tan Grizzle Black	Black Gray Wolf Brown Red White
Grooming	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Welsh Terriers shed none to minimal.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Welsh Terrier vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Temperament	Alert Intelligent Independent Friendly Spirited Loving	Affectionate Friendly Loyal Social Outright Tempered Intelligent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Welsh Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Welsh Terriers are easy to train.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed.	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Welsh Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Welsh Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Welsh Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Welsh Terrier is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Welsh Terriers are average watchdogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Welsh Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Welsh Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Welsh Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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.
Apartment Friendly	Welsh Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Welsh Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Welsh Terrier vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Stranger Friendly	Welsh Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Welsh Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Welsh Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Welsh Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Welsh Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Welsh Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Welsh Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Welsh Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Welsh Terrier vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Health Issues	Welsh Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Skin Irritation	No set
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Welsh Terriers are high energy dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Welsh Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Welsh Terriers don't need too much sleep.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Welsh Terrier vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	1-3 puppies
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