Breed standards

Russian Toy (Russkiy Toy) (Long Haired)

Breed standards are the official guidelines that describe the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential.

Last Updated: 22 Dec 2017

FCI Standard No 352 dated 5 December 2017
TRANSLATION:  Anna Samsonova.  Edited by Dr. Eugene Yerusalimsky
ORIGIN:  Russia
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 07.11.2017
UTILIZATION:  Companion Dog
FCI CLASSIFICATION: Group 9 Companion and Toy dogs.  Section 9 Continental Toy Spaniels and Russian Toys.  Without working trial.
Group:
Group 1 (Toys)
History:
General:

The Standard of the Russian Toy (Russkiy Toy) (Long Haired) is the same as the Standard of the Russian Toy (Russkiy Toy) (Smooth Haired) with the exception of the following:

Characteristics:
Temperament:
Head And Skull:
Eyes:
Ear:
Mouth:
Neck:
Forequarters:
Body:
Hindquarters:
Feet:
Tail:
Gait/Movement:
Coat:

Long-haired: Body and neck are covered with moderately long (3-5 cm), straight or slightly wavy hair, close-lying.  Hair on the head and on the front part of limbs is short and close -lying. Distinct feathers on rear side of limbs and the tail. Ears are covered with thick, long hair forming a fringe.  In adult dogs the fringe, should completely hide the outer edges and tips of the ears. Body hair should not be tousled or fluffy.

Colour:
Sizes:
Faults:

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.

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