With their independent nature and stubbornness, they won’t do your bidding for the sake of working. As for training, these giant dogs need a dominant leader for the pack.

Though they’re very adaptable dogs, they certainly wouldn’t appreciate it if you brought them to an area with hot climate. Natalya Nosova, Olga Konina This sled dog is originally from the Russian Far East.

Highlights: Patient, Affectionate, Docile. These massive dogs were developed in the Soviet Union and can weigh up to 150 pounds. Highlights: Independent, Confident, Brave. However, they’re most similar to the Bolognese. Despite being a toy dog, they can be independent-minded.

With that said, they’re fairly easy to train and do well with obedience training if positive reinforcement is used. Only two organizations - the Russian Kynological Federation (RKF), and the Russian Canine Organizations Union (SKOR) – provided us with data on the popularity of dog breeds, and only RKF data has exact numbers for 2017 (though, SKOR’s data doesn’t differ much). With its wrinkly, short-muzzled mug and curled tail, this dog is a small decorative breed that originally came from ancient China, where they were popular among aristocrats and lived in lavish houses.

The earlier you start, the better. Some people often confuse them with the tri-color Beagle. So a good amount of mental and physical stimulation is needed for a Yakutian on a daily basis. The project began in the 1930s inside of a military-run kennel called Red Star that focused on raising and training Russian guard dog breeds.

The Borzoi is a large sighthound known for its majestic gait, stunning beauty and calm temperament. Unfortunately, these dogs are hard to come by. These dogs are still relatively primitive, having been bred through thousands of years of natural selection. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dog breeds originating in Russia. With enough socialization, they can make great family dogs.

They were originally developed in Russia from the English Toy Terrier.

Get the week's best stories straight to your inbox. Highlights: Active, Good-natured, Sociable. The South Russian Ovcharka, or Russian Sheepdog for short, was developed in Ukraine (when it was still part of the Soviet Union). In other words, perfect for owners sensitive to dog allergens. It’s head is small and has a compact, strong body. With a strong body and thick coat, they’re some of the best multi-purpose dogs to originate from Russia. Loyal as any breed, Russian Spaniels are completely devoted to the task given at hand. It’s no surprise that the breed leads the rating. All dog breeds from Russia.

And if you actually have a job for them to do, they’ll thrive at it.

The breed’s popularity has rebounded in Russia, with 11,000 registered in 2017. Russian dog breeds: Russian Black Terrier The Black Russian Terrier (or Russian Black Terrier) was deliberately bred from crossing the Newfoundland, Airedale, Rottweiler, and Giant Schnauzer breeds.