Dog breeds bred in Russia and the USSR
Russian dogs began to appear only in the 11th century. It was from that period that the first information about purposeful work on breeding canines dates back. The strength of domestic breeders is the breeding of hunting breeds.
History of Russian cynology
The national sport in Russia for many years was hound hunting. They started breeding animals thanks to her. The breeders had extensive experience in breeding, having previously been involved in horse breeding. Not only hunting dog breeds bred in Russia are popular, but also service dogs.
For reference! Only about 30 varieties are considered Russian breeds, but not all are recognized internationally (approximately a third).
The main characteristic of these animals is good health and endurance. They owe these parameters to the harsh climate in which they were bred.
History of Russian cynology
Dogs bred in Russia were first common in the 19th century, while many already had a centuries-old history. Many landowners of that time loved hunting, so they needed pets that could help them in this matter. A significant achievement of dog handlers was the appearance of the Russian greyhound, which became popular all over the world.
The Russian Greyhound is one of the most famous domestic breeds, famous abroad
For your information! The image of the dog can be seen on the logo of the Russian Cynological Federation, which was created in 1996 and is an offshoot of the international FCI.
In the 20th century There was a need for service animals. The first nursery opened in 1924, although initially it only kept representatives of foreign breeds. In the USSR, service animals were actively used in the army and were involved in helping soldiers during hostilities.
What varieties exist, features
Dog breeds bred in the countries of the former USSR are assigned to Russia. Among these are the Caucasians, who were bred in Urartu. However, the Russian Canine Association decided to classify these breeds as domestic.
At the moment, hunting, service and ornamental animals are found on the territory of the Russian Federation. All have a large number of distinctive characteristics. Most of the breeds were bred by Soviet breeders. Modern Russian specialists cannot yet boast of achievements.
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