GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 61-66cm (25”-27”).
Colour: Light wheaten to red Wheaten with or without a dark mask.
Coat: Short, dense, sleek and glossy with unique ridge.
Gait: Active and free with fore and hindlegs moving true.
These handsome upstanding dogs have a unique ridge of hair, a characteristic regarded as the escutcheon of the breed. This ridge commences behind the shoulders (where it is flanked by two crowns) and extends to the haunch bones. The broad skull must be free of wrinkles in repose, and the equally long and powerful muzzle must have--close fitting lips. The eyes are set well apart and ears are carried close to the skull. The long neck runs into a level topline and a deep capacious chest. The tail is carried up in a slight curve when the dog is moving. Strong well boned forelegs end with compact feet.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE 
Dignified and intelligent, these dogs are aloof with strangers but are in no way shy or aggressive. They are most adaptable and easily fit into different homes or climates. They require plenty of exercise, and respond very well to good handling and sensible but firm training. Should they be allowed to become bored or are ignored, they might show a streak of independence. Easy to train and relatively quiet, with a coat that requires minimum care.
HISTORY
The ancestry of the Ridgeback is believed to be associated with a family of dogs bred by natives on Phi Quoc, an island off Cambodia in south east Asia. Dogs on this island display the same characteristic ridge of hair along their back In the days when Phoenician traders were active during the 2nd and lst century BC, many varieties of dogs found their way to different parts of the then known world, and credit must be given to these traders for the arrival of Ridgebacks in Africa. There, the Hottentots preserved these dogs and after the invasions of the Dutch and other European races in the 16th and 17th century, breeds like Great Danes and Bloodhounds were crossed with them. The Dutch Boers found them invaluable as guard dogs, hunters
D of small game, and alerting their owners to the whereabouts of large game.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Shoulder height: 56-68cm. 
Colour: Black with tan on designated areas.
Coat: Outer coat - coarse, flat. Undercoat - thick.
Gait: Unrestricted, even and powerful.
A large stalwart dog, whose skull is broad with a moderately arched forehead and well boned cheeks, and a deep muzzle which is slightly shorter in length. The dark eyes are almond shaped and the high set ears are pendant. The slightly arched strong neck runs into a body which is rather long in relation to the dog’s height. The chest must be roomy. Powerful forequarters have slightly springy pasterns and the long upper thighs end with strong compact feet. The tail is docked short or left long.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE 
The Rottweiler has a tranquil gaze that manifests its good nature and devotion. They are not dogs who enjoy being locked in a kennel, but value the freedom of integrating with their family. They respond well to firm but kind treatment, and from the utilitarian point of view they are reliable guard and droving dogs. Coat care is minimal as they require only occasional grooming.
HISTORY
While looking like a heavier version of the Dobermann, this breed comes down from the Asian mastiff family. The Roman armies made use of them in fighting, cattle droving, guarding and as draught animals to carry their goods. After the invading soldiers had moved on from the southern German town of Rottweil, some of their dogs were left behind with the local townsfolk. One of their duties was to drive stock to and from the markets. So dangerous was the countryside in those early days, that on returning home, the farmers tied their money to their dogs’ collars for safety as no bandit was - prepared to take on one of these dogs. At one stage, this breed was known as a Metzgerhund (butcher dog) as their main occupation was to haul carts for the butchers and cattle dealers. In modern times, many are utilised by the police and army for defence purposes.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Sizes: Males: 72 - 76 cms. Females: 68 - 72 cms. Weight: Males: 50, 60 kgs. Females: 45, 50 kgs.
The Russian Black Terrier is a large dog with a slightly long body and very athletic built of a robust type and hardy constitution. The breed has qualities like massive bone and powerful muscles. It is symmetrical with a large head and compact body and a voluminous and deep chest. Differences between the sexes to be clearly defined.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
A dignified and confident dog; well controlled in all situations. When circumstances require, he immediately assumes an active-defensive posture, however, quickly calms down at the disappearance of threat. This handsome breed is amiable and has great endurance; it is undemanding, smart and friendly. It adapts well to training and various climate conditions and is hard working and reliable.
Rough and thick double coat. Composed of a coarse, thick, slightly waved outer coat and a soft, short and dense undercoat. The outer coat covers the whole body. The natural and untrimmed coat length is between 5 , 15 cms. Coat colour is black, although black with insignificant intermingling gray hair is permissible.
HISTORY
The Russian Black Terrier was created in Russia during the late 1940s and the early 1950s by selective interbreeding of breeds like the Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier and Newfoundland Dog. The Giant Schnauzer is considered to be the main ancestor of the breed. The initial breeding was supervised by the military cynological school outside Moscow and the dogs were based in their kennels named “Red Star”. The aim of the creators of the breed was the development of a large, brave, strong and manageable working dog with pronounced guarding instinct; a dog which could be useful for many services and adapts well to various climate conditions. The breed was recognized by the FCI in 1984.

GENERAL APPEARANCE
Size: Height at shoulders for dogs and bitches 20–28 cm. Dogs and bitches can weigh up to 3 kg.
A small elegant dog, lively, long-legged, with fine bone and lean muscles. There is not much difference between males and females. The Russian Toy has a square build. The height at elbows is only slightly more than half of the height at shoulders and the chest is sufficiently deep. Its head is small compared to the body.
Eyes are quite large, rounded, dark, slightly prominent, set well apart and looking straight ahead. Eyelids are dark or matching the coat colour, tightly fitting. Ears are big, thin, set high, erect.
In the Smooth-haired the coat is short, close-lying, shiny hair, without undercoat or bald patches.
In the Longhaired the body is covered with moderately long (3-5 cm), straight  or  slightly wavy hair,  close-lying, which does not hide the natural outline of the  body. This variety has distinct feathers on rear side of limbs. The feet have long, silky hair  which completely hides the nails. Ears are covered with thick, long hair forming a fringe. 
Colour for both coat types is black and tan, brown and tan, blue and tan. Also red of any shade with or without black or brown overlay.
CHARACTERISTICS AND CARE
Active, very cheerful, neither cowardly nor aggressive.  They are an easy to care for breed. The behaviour is significantly different between males and females. 
HISTORY
At the beginning of the 20th century, the English Toy Terrier was one of the most popular toy dogs in Russia. However, in the period 1920–1950 the breeding of pure toy terriers was almost stopped and the number of dogs fell to a critical level. Only in the mid-fifties did Russian dog-breeders begin the revival of the breed. The Standard drafted for Toy Terriers significantly differed from that of the English Toy Terrier in many aspects and the evolution of the breed in Russia went its own way.
On the 12th of October 1958 a mating of two smooth-haired dogs, one of which had slightly longer hair, produced a male dog with a spectacular fringes on ears and limbs. It was decided to keep this feature so the Russian Toy has two varieties, Longhaired and smooth-haired.