Some peculiar Russian dog breeds

1. 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. Translated from Russian, the Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya means a swift dog. For several centuries the Borzois were bred by Russian nobility to hunt wolves. A pair or trio of Russian wolfhounds would strike a sighted wolf, force it down and hold until the hunters arrive. After the Bolshevik revolution this Russian dog, being one of the symbols of the “tsarist past”, was ousted for quite a long time from communist life.

2.The Black Russian Terrier, commonly known as Russian terrier or just Blackie is quickly gaining in popularity in Europe and North America. Another name for this black Russian dog is Russian Pearl, given to it in the West not only for its appearance but for its rare working abilities. This breed unites the energy and mobility of Schnauzer, cleverness and upbeat nature of Airedale, strength and courage of Rottweiler, and firmness of Newfoundland. The Russian terrier is extremely efficient and reliable, and makes an excellent watch and guard dog.

3.There’s no other Russian Dog that can smile like the Samoyed with its always upturned mouth corners. It is an old dog breed, which took its name from a Siberian tribe of fishermen and hunters "Samoeyedy". It's covered in a long fluffy and weather-resistant double coat, with black eyes, lips and nose. His heavy, weather resistant coat is suitable for very cold climates and should be pure white, white and biscuit, cream or biscuit. It also common to find other breed nicknames for the Samoyed: Bjelkier, Nenetskaya Laika, Sam, Smiley, Smiling Sammy, Sammy. For me, it's the cutest Russian breed!

4.The Caucasian dog is the most brutal Russian dog breed. It is a large, even-tempered dog with powerful and muscular body and a bear-look face. It has a thick and water resistant double coat in shades of gray, brindle, yellow, rust, red or white. The coat may be longer or shorter depending on the region the dog comes from. The Caucasian dog is one of the oldest mastiff-type breeds, originating from the Caucasus Mountains between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It was used for centuries to guard flocks, kill wolves, hunt bears and protect properties against trespassers and thieves. During the communist era this dog guarded prisoners of the Soviet Gulag camps and served as a border patrol dog along the Berlin wall.

The Caucasian dog only 38 days old:

5.A miniature terrier known as Russian Toy is the smallest Russian dog and one of the tiniest dogs in the world.

There are two varieties of this breed: Russian Longhaired Toy Terrier and shorthaired Russian Toy Terrier. Their hair may be black and tan, red, brown and tan, blue and tan or pale-yellow. It is not allergenic and doesn’t have any odor. 

Its long-haired variety became especially popular in Russia because the Russian Longhaired Toy Terrier was suited for walks in cold weather. 

Despite its pocket size this Russian dog is typically known as a healthy and very easy to train breed.

Russian Longhaired Toy Terrier:

and shorthaired Russian Toy Terrier: