MOSCOW LONGHAIRED TOY TERRIER

Russian Toy Terrier is loved for its excellent temperament, outstanding trainability and overall health as the basis of longevity. Old Russian aristocracy loved dogs. Russian Czar family members had their dogs pedigrees and titles appears. And a real lady should have a "lady dog". The smallest dog is the more valuable it was. A dog can be worth up to 10 times its weight in gold. "Dog Lady" had always been the family portraits. And you can see earlier in Moscow Toy Terriers great pictures in museums around the world, "lady dog" is a very common name for a Russian work of art.

When the communists led by Lenin killed most of the aristocracy during the communist revolution, the vast majority of dogs were destroyed as "useless spoiled capitalist consuming the food of animals, while the working class is starving." The survivors became the basis of the new country of exclusive toy of the race. "

Most of the Russian toy breeds died during WW2. A very limited population became part of the basis of a long modern Moscow Toy Terrier. In reality, very little is known of the true origin of the modern breed toy. It is believed that there may be some long Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, small English toys, and some of the original Russian native toy breeds stocks.

This race is not out of the Soviet Union. Because the race has gained popularity at home, demand far exceeds supply. This is partly due to their small number in each litter. The breed gained its recognition in 1981 by the Federation of Russia Kynological. However, it still is not recognized outside of Russia. The race is considered a jewel and charm of a toy breed. Has been specially developed as an urban pet, especially for seniors and is able to withstand the winters.

Average wither height in inches and weighing 8-11 between 4 1 / 2 to 6 1 / 2 puonds. There are long hair and short hair varieties.

The MLTT could be black, brown, black, beige, tan or merle, often with such points. The body length is equal to the height at the withers. Movement is easy and pleasant. The tail is docked at times.