Comparison: Prague Ratter and Russian Toy

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

Prague Ratter
Photo: Maya kanakry, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Russian Toy
Photo: Skest, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Prague RatterRussian Toy
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originCzechiaRussia
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers21–23 cm22–27 cm
Recognition features
  • Tiny build - only 21-23 cm at the withers, almost square and compact
  • Smooth or medium-long coat; black, brown or blue with tan, yellow, red, also merle
  • Head with a distinct stop, tail carried over the back, even in a semicircle, when moving
  • 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
CoatTwo varieties: 1) short, glossy, close-fitting, thick, without bald places; 2) moderately long with fringes on ears, quarters and tail and slightly longer on the chest. Colours: black, brown or blue with tan markings (in any shade), recessive yellow (with pale pigmentation) and red without tan, plus black-and-tan merle and brown-and-tan merle.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.
PurposeA companion dog; historically used to kill rats, for which its small size, quickness and keen sense of smell suited it.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.