Comparison: Chihuahua and Russian Toy

Chihuahua and Russian Toy are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Chihuahua
Photo: Carlos.ferreira.rejas, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Russian Toy
Photo: Skest, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
ChihuahuaRussian Toy
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originMexicoRussia
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers15–23 cm22–27 cm
Weight1.5–3 kg–
Life span12–18 years–
Recognition features
  • Weighs 1.5-3 kg, apple-shaped head
  • Large erect ears
  • Smooth or long coat in any colour
  • Small, elegant, long-legged dog with fine bone
  • Two coat varieties: smooth-haired and long-haired with distinct fringes on the ears
  • Weight up to 3 kg, height 22 to 27 cm
CoatSmooth or long coat, all colours.Smooth-haired: short, close-lying, shiny coat without undercoat. Long-haired: body and neck covered with straight or slightly wavy close-lying hair 3-5 cm long, distinct feathering on the rear of the limbs and tail, ears with long fringes. Colours: black, brown, blue and lilac and tan, red with black, blue, brown or lilac, red, fawn, cream.
PurposeThe smallest dog breed in the world; from Mexico, likely descended from Toltec and Aztec dogs.A companion dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.