The Russkiy Toy (Russian Toy) is a very small breed of dog originally bred in Russia from the English Toy Terrier.
History:
In the late 1950s a variation of the English Toy Terrier was popular in Russia, called the Moscow Longhaired Toy Terrier. This type of dog became the Russkiy Toy, which now is bred with both long and short hair.[1] It was provisionally recognised by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 2006 as breed number 352, in the Companion and Toy Dogs Group. The only other major kennel club in the English-speaking world to recognise the Russian Terrier is the United Kennel Club in the US.
Appearance:
The Russkiy Toy is small (weighing up to 3kg/) and square, with erect ears set high on the head. It is an active dog but should not be shy or aggressive. The tail is docked where docking is still legal. Coat colour is black, brown, or blue with tan, or red with no brown.[2]
References:
1. The Little Russian Dog,The Russkiy, By Sandra Oberreuter (ezinearticles.com/?The-Little-Russian-Dog---The-Russkiy&id=701122)
2. Breed Standard
Complete article found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russkiy_Toy
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