All Russian dogs and Russian dog breeds
The Black Russian Terrier (BRT), commonly known as Russian terrier or just Blackie is quickly gaining in popularity in Europe and North America. This large Russian dog definitely represents one of the top Russian breeds. Its majestic black beauty and well-muscled, large-boned frame (click for … [Read more...]
The Soviet dog usually refers to one of the new dog breeds developed in Russia during the Soviet era (1917-1991). After the communist revolution the new Soviet government centered on working dog breeds, especially for military and guarding purposes. Most of the "bourgeois" Russian dogs like … [Read more...]
The East-European Shepherd, often called the Russian German shepherd, is a Soviet dog variation of the German Shepherd. This Russian dog breed is larger and heavier built than its German ancestor. It has a powerful and muscular frame, a massive head with dark, oval shaped eyes, and long, vertical … [Read more...]
A miniature terrier known as Russian Toy is the smallest Russian dog and one of the tiniest dogs in the world. It is a relatively new Russian dog breed that was recognized by the American Kennel Club only in 2008. This mini-dog with its brittle, delicate legs, short bobbed tail and swan neck … [Read more...]
Among Russian guard dogs there is a unique Moscow dog, which combines great watching and guarding abilities with tenderness of a companion pet. The Moscow Watchdog is a Russian dog breed, developed in the Soviet Union after the WWII. This Soviet dog is very large and heavy, it has a massive, … [Read more...]
Bolonkas relate to small Russian dog breeds of the Bichon type and include the Franzuskaya Bolonka ("French Bolonka") and the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka ("Colored Bolonka"). The Franzuskaya Bolonka is usually white, whereas the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka may be of various colors. These little dogs … [Read more...]
A hunting Spaniel known as the Russian Spaniel is a Soviet dog breed developed after the World War II. It physically resembles the English Cocker Spaniel, but has a longer body and a shorter, tight coat with some feathering on ears and legs. Its large oval eyes are always kind and a little alert. … [Read more...]
The Russian Newfoundland, known as the Moscow Water dog, is an extinct dog, developed in Russia in the 1950s and the 1960s. This Soviet dog breed performs an unsuccessful attempt of the Russian army's dog breeders to create a working dog for water rescue. Today the Russian Newfoundland is worth … [Read more...]
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