Collection: Personalised Russian Toy Gifts

Find personalised Russian Toy gifts and presents in our hand-picked collection of quality canine essentials plus some lovely accessories for your lifestyle and home. Choose unique items from Russian Toy dog bowls to bandanas plus shop lovely homeware for your kitchen, living room and even the office – we know owners don’t want to miss out.

Introduction

Supposedly beloved and cherished by the Russian Emperor, Peter the Great three centuries ago, the Russian Toy is a small terrier breed that would have made for an interesting companion to the giant, Peter the Great, who stood at 6’8” so the story goes.

Very much a dog for the aristocracy, the breed understandably fell out of favour in the years that followed the Russian Revolution when the nobility has also lost their popularity.

History

An ancient breed, the Russian toy was the nominated companion for Russian nobility and acquired a status and a cachet because of this association which only waned after the Russian Revolution in 1917. The theory is that the breed evolved from the English Toy Terriers which were given as a gift to Russian Royalty by their English counterparts.

After the Revolution, the breed all but disappeared and had to start again with new canine influences from Toy Spaniels. A breed standard was devised in the 1950s and it wasn’t until 1958 that a long-haired version was accepted alongside the previously smooth-coated Russian Toy when a long-haired puppy was quite unexpectedly born to two smooth parents. The long-haired dogs were called Moscow Longhaired Toy Terriers. In 2006, the Russian Toy was recognised as a breed by the FCI and then by the United Kennel Club in 2008.

Russian Toys are very popular in Russia but they remain relatively unknown across the rest of the world. It can be a long wait for a puppy from a UK breeder.

Personality

If you like a miniature ball of fun and spirit then the Russian Toy could be the dog for you. They are curious and interested in life but don’t require a huge amount of exercise and their size means they are suitable for an apartment lifestyle. However, their love of life does mean the Russian Toy can make a great family pet as well.

Vitals

Height 18cm – 25cm
Weight 1kg–3kg
Other names Russian Terrier, Moscow Toy Terrier, Moscovian Miniature Terrier
Origin Russia
Coat The smooth-haired is sleek and smooth whilst the long-haired Russian Toy has long hair on his ears and the backs of his legs
Colour Sable, Blue, Red, Brown and Black
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Life Expectancy 10-12 years
Health Issues Patellar Luxation
Care Tips Standard dog care basics

 

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