Russian dog breeds

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1. Black Russian Terrier

The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the Chornyi Terrier is a breed of dog created in USSR in Red Star Kennel during the late 1940s and the early 1950s for use as military/working dogs.

Breed Overview

Type:

Working Dogs

Origin:

United States

Weight:

About 80.0 to 140.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 26.0 to 28.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 10.0 to 11.0 (years)

Fur Color:

black

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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2. Borzoi

The Borzoi or Russian Hunting Sighthound is a Russian breed of hunting dog of sighthound type. It was formerly used for wolf hunting, and until 1936 was known as the Russian Wolfhound.

Breed Overview

Type:

Hound Dogs

Origin:

Russia

Weight:

About 55.0 to 105.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 26.0 to 32.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 10.0 to 12.0 (years)

Fur Color:

white

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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3. Russian Toy

Breed Overview

Type:

Other Dogs

Weight:

About 0 to 0 (pounds)

Length:

About 0 to 0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 0 to 0 (years)

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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4. Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka, also known as the Bolonka Zwetna in Germany, or known simply as a Bolonka is a rare toy breed of the Bichon type, developed in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia, from the ancestors of smaller dogs such as the Bichon Frise, Toy Poodle, Shih Tzu, Pekingese and French Bolognese.

Breed Overview

Type:

Companion Dogs

Origin:

Russia

Weight:

About 4.5 to 11.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 7.0 to 11.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 12.0 to 16.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Black, Brown, Gray, "Wolfgray," Blue, Cream, Silver, Fawn, and Red

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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5. Yakutian Laika

The Yakutian Laika is an ancient working dog breed that originated in the Arctic seashore of the Sakha Republic. Yakutian Laikas are multipurpose laikas, able to herd reindeer, hunt game and pull a sled. They are registered with the Russian Kennel Club, the FCI and the AKC's Foundation Stock Service.

Breed Overview

Type:

Working Dogs

Origin:

Russia

Weight:

About 40.0 to 55.0 (pounds)

Length:

About 20.0 to 23.0 (inches)

Life Span:

About 10.0 to 12.0 (years)

Fur Color:

Tri-colored with Black, White, and Brown, Black, White

Friendly:

0

Trainability:

0

Shedding Level:

0

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