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.

As the largest country in the world, it’s no surprise that Russia has several prolific dog breeds. From the sled-pulling Siberian husky to the hare-hunting borzoi, many majestic breeds call Russia ...

While these breeds are not new, they have just been recognized by the American Kennel Club as official breeds.

Caucasian shepherd dog Next on our list of the best dogs for home protection is the Caucasian shepherd dog, which goes by many names, including Russian bear dog, Caucasian Ovcharka, Caucasian mountain ...