Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Active
Loyal
Protective
Cheerful
Playful

German Wirehaired Sprointers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Russian Toys are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

​United States

Russia

German Wirehaired Pointer and English Springer Spaniel

English Toy Terrier, Toy Spaniel

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20th Century

Brown

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

White
Brown
Black
Pied

Black
Blue
Brown
Red
Sable

German Wirehaired Sprointers have short coats.

Russian Toys have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Straight

A German Wirehaired Sprointer can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Russian Toy can have a litter of 11-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Russian Toys are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the German Wirehaired Sprointer breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Russian Toys are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Phosphofructokinase (PFK) Deficiency

Patellar Luxation

Entropion
Ectropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Diabetes
Skin Fold Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Corneal Dystrophy
Cutaneous Asthenia

Heart Conditions

Hip X-Rays
Dna For Phosphofructokinase Deficiency
Eye Examinations
Blood Work

OFA
Physical Examination
Cardiac Test

German Wirehaired Sprointers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Russian Toys are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Wirehaired Sprointer, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Russian Toy, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Sprointers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Russian Toys usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

German Wirehaired Sprointers require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Russian Toy has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

German Wirehaired Sprointer should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Russian Toy should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 50-70 pound (23 - 32 kg) German Wirehaired Sprointer feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 3-6 pound (1 - 3 kg) Russian Toy feed 0.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Sprointer is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average cost of a Russian Toy is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Sprointer is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Russian Toy is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Russian Toy is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Russian Toys are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Russian Toys are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are highly friendly around strangers.

Russian Toys are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Russian Toys are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

German Wirehaired Sprointers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Russian Toys are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.