Studying native dog breeds can tell you a lot about a nation’s history. For instance, many of the Russian dog breeds on our list have been around for thousands of years, evolving to happily withstand ...

With more than 6.5 million square miles of land, Russia is the largest country in the world. This country is also home to a diverse group of beautiful dog breeds that are known for their toughness.

During my time owning and running a busy dog shop, I was lucky to meet gorgeous dogs of all sizes and personalities daily. One of my favorite regular customers wasn’t one of the most popular dog ...