Temper
This small Russian Toy, with a big heart, can give love and unconditioned devotion as a large-size dog. Being small, it takes very little room, he has no hair problem, it is even said that the short-haired variety does not cause allergy problems, and for this reason it is the ideal dog for living in a flat. The Russkiy Toy is very curious, does not realize its own small size, very intelligent, brave and energetic, always vigilant and attentive, it is very happy and so fills its owner of joy. You can take him always with you, because you can keep him in your pocket or in a bag. They are good travellers, never aggressive but always very sociable with everybody. It is certainly the smallest dog in the world, and when you meet him you are charmed by its elegance and the sweetness of its look.

Standard
General : Tiny. Elegant, Lively, Hardy, Well muscled, agile dog. Typical terrier type, intelligent and loving.
Head: Large compared to body, skull is almost round, with no protruding bones. Muzzle is clearly defined, slightly shorter than skull. Elegant, well filled, equal circumference smoothly tapering to the nose. Top is slightly domed; and nose slightly turned up. Nose is dark (from dark brown, dark blue to black) Lips are thin, dry, well tinted. and tight to the mouth. Scissors or level bite, full dentition preferred.
Eyes: Medium size, round, straight set, not protruding. Full of life and always with full dark pigment.
Ears: Large, gentle, prick or can be tipped if the ear possess a profuse amount of fringing, well animated. Open. smoothly narrowing to the tip. Set high directly above the head, always well covered in coat and fringing.
Neck: Even, medium length, high set, straight, no dewlap. Top is elegantly arched.
Body: Strong compact, topline is almost horizontal. Shoulders are slight. Back is strong and short, and straight. Loin is short, slightly rounded and well muscled. Rump is wide, long, and falls gently off, Chest is oval well sprung ribs. Body should be less than 50% of the dog’s height at shoulder. Belly is strong and moderately tucked up.
Tail: Should be held at or above the top line, dry elegant, covered with hair and docked.
Front: Legs are straight and parallel, long. Shoulder is short; elbows close to the body, lower is straight and well muscled, as well are the pasterns. All joints are very flexible. Hare Footed. Nails and pads are always black.
Hindquarters: Parallel, relatively long, with good angulation. Upper and lower sections of the leg are of the same lengths. Hocks are straight. Hare foot. All joints are clearly open.
Movement: Lively, very flexible, springy gait, with extremely high animation in the front.
Coat: Straight to slightly wavy, coarse, shiny, well covering the body. 3-4cm long on body, up to 10 cm on the ears, this coat should be thin and delicate. Long fringes on the legs. Even undercoat all over.
Color: Black/tan. brown/tan, all shades of fawn, and all shades of sable. The only white allowed is a tiny spot at the chest area.
Size: 2O-28 cm at shoulder; 2-5 kg weight.