Russian Toy Terrier

Origin

Russian Federation

Attractive to:

Someone without a lot of space but who wants a dog that needs and enjoys exercise.

Not the best for:

Anyone looking for a tough, rugged dog. The Russian Toy is very delicate and can easily suffer from bone fractures.

Aliases:

Russian Terrier, Moscow Toy Terrier

Cross between:

None

Size:

Tiny-Small
Similar size and weight to your average cat.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

variable (smooth, long)

Shedding:

Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok

Life expectancy:

11 years

Good first dog?:

No