February 6, 2012

Caucasian Dog

Wolf killer

The Caucasian dog is the most brutal Russian dog breed. It is a large, even-tempered dog with powerful and muscular body, bear-look face, deeply set oval dark eyes, round-shaped cropped ears and low carried long tail. It has a thick and water resistant double coat in shades of gray, brindle, … [Read more...]

Russian Terrier

Black Terrier

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...]

Russian Wolfhound

A Borzoi

The Borzoi Hunting Sighthound is definitely the most aristocratic Russian dog. Having a rising reputation of a glamour pet, this Russian wolfhound often accompanies celebrities and takes part in luxuries commercials. This coverdog can be easily recognized for its long, narrow head and tall, … [Read more...]

Russian German Shepherd

Russian Shepherd portrait

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...]

Central Asian Dog

Central Asian dog

The Central Asian dog or the Central Asian Shepherd is strengthening its reputation in Europe and America as one of the best Russian guard dogs. This massive and powerful dog of above average height has a bear shaped head, a harmoniously built body with a  large chest and wide back, covered in a … [Read more...]

Smiley Dog

Smiley Dog

There's no other Russian Dog that can smile like the Samoyed with its always upturned mouth corners. It is an old all-white Russian dog breed covered in a long fluffy and weather-resistant double coat, with black eyes, lips and nose. The Samoyed dog has a nice fox-like face and a solid, muscular … [Read more...]

Miniature Terrier

Russian Toy Terrier

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...]

Laikas

Russo European Laika

Laikas is a group of Russian dog breeds of the Spitz type.  All the main breeds of this group - the West Siberian Laika (WSL), the East Siberian Laika (ESL) and the Russian European Laika (REL) - are working dogs, bred from aboriginal dogs of northern Russia and Siberia, and used for hunting, and … [Read more...]