Never seen one before

Friend came round today with her new dog, luckily they all got on OK, but it's a breed I've never encountered before a Russian toy terrier, gorgeous foxy red similar to size of a chihuahua slightly longer hair and bat like ears. Anyone else met one ? I've never even seen one at crusts I don't think.

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I have never seen those either Julie.
I've seen the Russian Blacks, huge things, but not those small ones.

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Oh my, that Russian Black has a gorgeous coat.

I've not heard of the Russian Toy either, so had to have a look at one. They really do look very similar to a chihuahua. The ears are quite something!
Hard to believe they were bred as a rat fighter being so small! Apparently they can also be very vocal!

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I have to say she was quite barky far more than Betty chihuahua and she can be a bit yappy if we let her.

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All sorts of breeds available now.

It's the same with cats although when I took Sox to the vets (she is a cross Rag Doll Maine Coon cat) he told me off and said she would never be healthy. I inherited her otherwise she would have been homeless but he still told me off.

Is it the same with dogs maybe they should stop cross breeding?

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It's probably a spy.

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Aha and the right size to fit under the bed, those reds under the bed being such a problem !

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Very cute. Looks like Bambi.