Russkiy toy terrier | Facts & Information

Temperament: active, intelligent, optimistic, loyal

Origin

Russinan toy dog breed, also known as Rusckiy toy or Moscow toy terrier. It is a very small breed of dog that derives from the English Terrier that is today called the Manchester terrier.

Until 1990 the breed was almost unknown outside Russia. It is a friendly dog that can become a member of the family in a short time.

The first evidence of the breed in Russia can be seen at the Museum of Zoology in Saint Petersburg. It's a short-haired puppy named Lizetta. At first Terriers were sought after for their abilities to hunt mice.

Feed Russkiy Toy Terrier

Usually small dogs are picky about food because they are saturated with a small amount, and this one wants to be quality.

When it comes to feeding the easiest and most convenient is to give him something of what we eat as we say, a little mouth like his does not feel like a family. It's not as important how much we give him as it is important what we give him.

Many owners of small dogs do not take into account the dog's nutrition. It needs a balanced diet. Much better catch a soup with vegetables, a piece of meat and a little bread than cabbage food.

Cabbage for dogs is not good because their stomach is sensitive. As well as corn in large quantities or broccoli.

If you buy dog food from the store it is good to vary the envelopes. You will see that not everything is the same.

Besides food, he also needs fresh water at his discretion.

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Appearance Russkiy Toy Terrier

Russkiy Toy Terrier is one of the smallest dog breeds in the world with a length of 20-25cm and weighing 1.4-2.8 kg. The head is small, distinct with large eyes and triangle-shaped ears. The tail is slightly curved and hangs down.

There are five main types of color: black and cream, blue and cream, brown and cream, red and varieties.

This breed has two types: the long-haired and the short-haired.

Behavior Russkiy Toy Terrier

The terrier is an active and optimistic nature that has not forgotten its origins. He'd make an excellent guard dog if his thin voice didn't betray him. He attaches a lot to family members and is reserved with strangers.

A dog so loyal to its owner that it is determined to protect him from any danger.

These small puppies have the advantage of depriving themselves of the obligatory morning and evening walks. They are very easy to carry and very practical when you go on visits or go on vacation. They are very easy to keep in the apartment (this benefits those who have a work schedule longer than 8h.)

Dressage Russkiy Toy Terrier

Although it is more recommended to carry them in your arms daily especially in crowded public places Russian Terriers are active dogs that need movement. If you play with them on a daily basis, this game will take the place of a good part of the exercises.

That doesn't mean he doesn't have to do his daily walk. Dogs that do not exercise daily will have behavioral problems. Periodically it is good to leave it in dog spaces such as those in fenced parks. If it's small don't think you're fooling it by leaving it in a small place.

Now that I have clarified the physical part, when it comes to actual training I can tell you that it is an intelligent breed that is generally trained easily. He will do well in the agility trials, but the dressage has to be firm and serious.

It can be done 15 to 45 minutes a day possibly divided into 2-3 innings. Don't forget if he doesn't understand a command you don't have to type but repeat. A major advantage when it comes to training is reward. Every time he executes an order well to praise him and from time to time to offer him a small reward.

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Features Russkiy Toy Terrier

He will have to make regular visits to the vet to check the dentition where surgery may be needed.

Without this can occur infections, bad mouth or uneven dentition.

They are not prone to cancer or other gastrointestinal diseases.

Diseases Russkiy Toy Terrier

Like most breeds of dogs and this breed can suffer from patellar dislocation, the patella in the right knee can get out of its place.

Due to its very small size it can suffer from various fractures of fragile bones due to carelessness and inattention.

Some specimens have suffered reactions to drugs.