Characteristics of the Russian Toy
Discover Russian Toy dog characteristics: square build, coat types, vibrant temperament, elegance, intelligence!
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The Russian Toy is a small, elegant, and long-legged dog breed, renowned for its playful and affectionate nature. Originating from Russia, this breed is characterized by its fine bones, lean muscles, and a coat that can be either smooth or long-haired. These tiny dogs possess a spirited and loyal personality, making them excellent companions, especially in a family environment.
Discover Russian Toy dog characteristics: square build, coat types, vibrant temperament, elegance, intelligence!
Jolanta Terrell is the breeder behind FloridaSunshine Russian Toys. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, the puppies, and much more!
A very important quality for a small performance dog is confidence, and the Russian Toy traits include quite a bit of that quality.
Smooth and Long – The Russian Toy comes in two different coat types; however, the long coat type is more frequently seen in the United States
Why yet another breed? I asked myself that when I was told I HAD to investigate the Russian Toy Dog. I thought I had everything
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Dan is a long-time member of the Irish Water Spaniel Club of America and is the organization’s current AKC Delegate and Archivist/Historian, as well as a club-approved Breed Mentor. From 2000-2010, he was the club’s AKC Gazette Columnist. He breeds Irish Water Spaniels under the Quiet Storm prefix and has judged the IWSCA National Specialty Sweepstakes twice. Dan is a member of the Morris and Essex Kennel Club as well as the Dog Writers Association of America, which recognized his illustrations in the award-winning canine compendium, the Encyclopedia of K-9 Terminology.
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