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A shared family and group put the Maltese first for Pražský Krysařík. Both breeds belong to the same Companion and toy breeds family, compete in the Toy group, and share the toy class, with only small gaps in height, weight and years lived. Close behind come the Russkiy Toy and the Mi-Ki.
What follows works through the list one breed at a time, naming the shared ground and the split for every match.
First place in the scoring goes to the Maltese. They share the companion and toy breeds family shelf and the Toy group label. Same class, toy, and close in height, 7 to 9 inches versus 8 to 10 inches. Build is close too: 4 to 7 lb for the Maltese, 3 to 8 lb for the Pražský Krysařík. Little separates them beyond small shifts in the numbers already noted.
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Second in the computed order comes the Russkiy Toy. They share the companion and toy breeds family shelf and the Toy group label. Height barely divides them, 8 to 11 inches against 8 to 10 inches; both are toy dogs. In pounds they are near neighbours, 3 to 7 lb against 3 to 8 lb. What difference there is sits in the fine print of the ranges rather than in any single trait.
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The Mi-Ki rounds out the closest matches. Both stand in the toy class, 7 to 11 inches next to 8 to 10 inches. The differences are of degree rather than kind: a step in the figures here, a shade in the record there.
Go deeper: the Mi-Ki profile or breeds similar to the Mi-Ki.
The Bolognese also scores near the top of the list. The toy class covers both, heights 10 to 12 inches and 8 to 10 inches. What difference there is sits in the fine print of the ranges rather than in any single trait.
Go deeper: the Bolognese profile or breeds similar to the Bolognese.
Scoring keeps the Bolonka close to the Pražský Krysařík as well. Both stand in the toy class, 7 to 11 inches next to 8 to 10 inches. Little separates them beyond small shifts in the numbers already noted.
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The Pomeranian belongs in this company on the strength of its record. Height barely divides them, 6 to 7 inches against 8 to 10 inches; both are toy dogs. Little separates them beyond small shifts in the numbers already noted.
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The Pekingese belongs in this company on the strength of its record. Both stand in the toy class, 6 to 9 inches next to 8 to 10 inches. They part ways on the scales, the Pekingese around 5 lb heavier at mid range.
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The Japanese Chin earns its place in this set on the recorded numbers. Same class, toy, and close in height, 8 to 11 inches versus 8 to 10 inches. The clearest contrast is weight, about 4 lb between their mid ranges.
Go deeper: the Japanese Chin profile or breeds similar to the Japanese Chin.
| Breed | Size | Height | Weight | Lifespan | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pražský Krysařík | Toy | 8 to 10 in | 3 to 8 lb | 12 to 14 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Maltese | Toy | 7 to 9 in | 4 to 7 lb | 12 to 15 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Russkiy Toy | Toy | 8 to 11 in | 3 to 7 lb | 12 to 14 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Mi-Ki | Toy | 7 to 11 in | 4 to 10 lb | 12 to 16 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Bolognese | Toy | 10 to 12 in | 5 to 9 lb | 12 to 14 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Bolonka | Toy | 7 to 11 in | 4 to 11 lb | 12 to 16 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Pomeranian | Toy | 6 to 7 in | 3 to 7 lb | 12 to 16 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Pekingese | Toy | 6 to 9 in | 7 to 14 lb | 12 to 14 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
| Japanese Chin | Toy | 8 to 11 in | 7 to 11 lb | 10 to 12 yrs | Companion and toy breeds |
Height varies more than lifespan in this set. The Bolognese is the tallest pick at 10 to 12 inches, while the Pomeranian is the shortest at 6 to 7 inches.
Scored across the recorded traits, the Maltese finishes first, with the Russkiy Toy behind it.
Bigger on both counts in the records: the Bolognese stands 10 to 12 inches and weighs 5 to 9 lb, against 8 to 10 inches and 3 to 8 lb for the Pražský Krysařík.
On the recorded ranges the Mi-Ki lives longest of the matches, 12 to 16 years against the Pražský Krysařík at 12 to 14 years.