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.

Black Russian Terriers are a loyal dog with a knack for protecting. Black Russian terriers are large, loyal dogs in the working group. They’re a Russian breed that was created to patrol borders and ...

The American Kennel Club recently added the Mudi and the Russian Toy to their list of recognized breeds, bringing the AKC's dog breed count to 199 Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has ...

After one session, Vladae Roytapel, the “Russian dog wizard,” had Wesley, a 2-year-old Alaskan Klee Kai, doing things the dog’s owner didn’t think he was capable of. Michelle Morris had wasted time ...

Russian rescue dog Monika is walking on her new titanium prosthetic legs and loving life just months after doctors recommended putting her to sleep A Russian rescue dog has managed to defy the odds.

Pat Clements of Newport Beach, Calif., left, looks on as Vladae Roytapel, aka, the Russian Dog Wizard, speaks to his German Shepherd, Mika, and to Oliver, bottom, a Welch corgi owned by Clements, ...

It was a case of diplomatic relations. A missing pet Russian tortoise that weighs about as much as a softball and has a brownish-colored shell had last been seen Sunday evening on the grounds of the ...