If we talk about Russia, it is the world’s largest country in terms of area. Russia has worked very hard to develop 7 generations of dogs in many areas. Many breeds of dogs are found in Russia, including dogs that love snow and dogs that are found in hot weather. Below, information is provided about 15 breeds of dogs in Russia.
1. Samoyed
If you are imagining a white and very soft dog in your mind, then you are definitely thinking about a Samoyed dog. Looking at this dog’s face gives the impression that it is always smiling. Its ears are perfectly erect. It has a double coat and great strength. This breed was originally created for human protection and hunting. These dogs need some work to keep themselves busy. However, if they are kept with love and affection, they can prove to be loving pets at home.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 21-23.5 inches (male), 19-21 inches (female) |
| Weight | 45-65 pounds (male), 35–50 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 12-14 years |
| Colors | Predominantly white |
| Temperature | Cold-adapted breed |
2. Siberian Husky
If we talk about the beauty of dogs’ eyes, the dog that will come first today is the Siberian Husky. This breed is loved for its friendly nature and beauty. They are known to be very talkative in their own language, always saying something or another. Their fur also sheds a lot, maybe this habit may not be liked by you. It is important to provide them with an environment that ensures their happiness.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 21-23.5 inches (male), 20-22 inches (female) |
| Weight | 45-60 pounds (male), 35-50 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 12-14 years |
| Colors | Including black, gray, red, sable, and white |
| Temperature | Prefers cooler climates |
3. Borzoi
In winter, this Borzoi dog was called the Russian Wolfhound. However, its long fur distinguishes it from the wolfhound. Otherwise, in appearance and body, this dog looks exactly like a wolfhound. It is kept for hunting. It has no connection with the people of its house. Its focus is only towards its hunt. It is a dog that loves humans very much, so humans do not have to face any harm or trouble from it.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 28-32 inches (male), 26-30 inches (female) |
| Weight | 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Colors | white, tan, brindle, and various shades of gray |
| Temperature | Tolerates colder climates well |
4. Caucasian Shepherd Dog
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is also known as a guard dog because it is highly regarded for protection. Its physique clearly shows that it is not at all suited for hunting; it is solely for guarding homes and is a symbol of danger. Therefore, you must ensure to protect your young children from this dog because it does not show any affection. This dog is absolutely not suitable for those who cannot take complete precautions for their safety.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 25-30 inches (male), 23-28 inches (female) |
| Weight | 110-220 pounds (male), 99-154 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Colors | shades of gray, fawn, brindle, and pied |
| Temperature | Well-adapted to cold climates |
5. Black Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier is not at all like common dogs. It is liked for its curly coat, which looks very soft and beautiful on its body. However, one reason people may not like this dog is that it sometimes shows aggression towards strangers. This makes it difficult during walks, as it needs to be kept away from others to avoid any trouble.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 26–30 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) |
| Weight | 80-130 pounds (male), 80-110 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 10-14 years |
| Colors | Solid black, occasionally with small patches of gray |
| Temperature | Well-suited for cold climates |
6. Russian Toy
The name “Russian Toy” clearly suggests that this dog is like a toy. Its height is very small, just like a toy. This dog prefers to spend 95% of its day with its owner and young children. Unlike other small dogs, it does not shed much hair because it has short fur on its body. Like other small dogs, this toy dog also needs to protect its teeth.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 8-10 inches |
| Weight | 3-6 pounds |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Colors | black and tan, blue and tan, red, and sable |
| Temperature | Cold temperatures |
7. Moscow Watchdog
The Moscow Watchdog breed includes large-sized dogs. It is a very good guard dog for cold climates and can provide excellent protection in winters. This breed is primarily used in Russia and not widely elsewhere. Currently, most of these dogs are found in Russia and Hungary because they are cold countries.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 26-30 inches (male), 25–28 inches (female) |
| Weight | 100-150 pounds (male), 90-120 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Colors | (black, white, tan), can also be solid black or solid white |
| Temperature | Tolerates cold weather well |
8. Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
If we talk about the Russian Bolonka breed, it closely resembles the Bichon Frise breed in people’s minds. The main difference is that this dog has a lot of hair. Its small eyes make it look scary. Compared to other dogs, this dog’s eyes are very small and dangerous. People keep this dog only for entertainment.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 8-10 inches |
| Weight | 4-10 pounds |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years |
| Colors | black, brown, red, gray, and white |
| Temperature | may need protection from extreme cold or heat |
9. Central Asian Shepherd
The Central Asian Shepherd is a dog breed for important household tasks. About 80% of people keep this dog specifically for household chores. You must have seen on TV that there is a vehicle behind the dogs, which are used to pull weights in the snow. They are exactly these Central Asian dogs, which are breed only for household work.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 24-32 inches (male), 23-28 inches (female) |
| Weight | 110-170 pounds (male), 80-130 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 10-15 years |
| Colors | White, black, brindle, gray, and fawn |
| Temperature | Can thrive in hot and cold climates |
10. Russian Spaniel
The Russian Spaniel is a very valuable breed in Russia. If you want to give it another name, you can also call it a hunting dog because it is a very good breed for hunting. The main reason for liking it is its loyalty to humans, and another reason is that it becomes very attached to humans very quickly. Spending time apart from humans becomes very difficult for this breed.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 15-18 inches |
| Weight | 26-35 pounds |
| Lifespan | 12-14 years |
| Colors | black, liver, red, white with spots, and tricolor |
| Temperature | prefers moderate temperatures |
11. South Russian Ovcharka
The South Russian Ovcharka doesn’t have a specific origin but is created by combining two lineages. It’s a mix of sighthounds and herding dogs to create a new breed that could be presented to people. This breed is also very good for home protection in the winter. It is mostly left for the protection of animals.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 24-28 inches (male), 22-26 inches (female) |
| Weight | 105-155 pounds (male), 90-130 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 9-12 years |
| Colors | white, can also be gray or light beige |
| Temperature | Well-suited for cold climates |
12. Sulimov
The Sulimov dog is seen almost exclusively in Russia, as people outside the country generally do not prefer this breed. This could be because it is a crossbreed, specifically breed from jackals and huskies. It is recognized as a hybrid breed by legal agencies.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 15-18 inches |
| Weight | 22-33 pounds |
| Lifespan | 12-14 years |
| Colors | Typically tan with black markings |
| Temperature | originally breed for harsh Russian winters |
13. Laika Dog
The Laika dog breed is found in snowy regions. This breed is also used to pull large sleds in snowy areas. Initially, this breed was prepared for hunting, but later people felt the need to use it for household work as well. So people started using it for household work.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | Varies by type: typically 16-22 inches |
| Weight | Varies by type: typically 35-65 pounds |
| Lifespan | 12-16 years |
| Colors | black, white, brown, and gray |
| Temperature | Cold-adapted breed |
14. Chortai Dog
This dog looks like a Greyhound. All its habits are like a Greyhound. However, only Russian people use this breed. It cannot be found in Pakistan.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 24-28 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) |
| Weight | 45-65 pounds (male), 40-55 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 10-14 years |
| Colors | white, tan, brindle, and various shades of gray |
| Temperature | including colder temperatures |
15. East European Shepherd
The East European Shepherd, like many other big Russian dog breeds, was created to survive the tough Russian winters. It resembles a German Shepherd but was breed to be bigger than the ones found in the West.
🐕 Breed overview:
| Height | 24-26 inches (male), 22-24 inches (female) |
| Weight | 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female) |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Colors | black and tan, black and sable, solid black |
| Temperature | Well-suited for cold climates |
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