From the small rat terrier to the Rhodesian Ridgeback, some beautiful dog breeds begin with R. If you are looking for the ideal companion, there is a good chance that a Russell Terrier may be your lifelong friend. If you like small dogs, then the Russian toy terrier may fill that gap in your life.
The dogs listed below are breeds that the American Kennel Club has recognized.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo
The Rafeiro do Alentejo is also known as the Portuguese Mastiff. This dog is large and can make an excellent guard dog. The dog’s chest is deep, with heavily built, muscular limbs. This dog’s bear-like head is home to dark eyes that peer into your soul.
The coat belonging to the Rafeiro do Alentejo comes in yellow, fawn, black, or a combination of one color with white markings. They are a dog that can control their emotions and can appear quite solemn.
Due to its large size, this dog requires an experienced owner. The Portuguese Mastiff must be fed well, exercised, and groomed. The Rafeiro do Alentejo can weigh up to 132 pounds. They are large, reaching up to 29 inches tall.
Rat Terrier
Another dog that radiates positivity, tenderness, and elegance is the rat terrier. This dog is a native of the United States, where it was bred.
Other names for this dog include the American rat terrier, Decker giant, or the Ratting terrier.
This fantastic dog is built for power and speed, backed with good looks. The coat that covers the body is usually enhanced with spots and nicely fits its relatively slender body.
Being an expert on the farm, this dog can root out any rodents from their hiding places. A fast dog, the rat terrier, has the perfect body for chasing after rodents.
Rat terriers can weigh 25 pounds and measure up to 13 inches in height.
Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound is a south American breed with distinct characteristics. They are hound dogs bred for hunting deer, raccoons, and bears. This dog is nicknamed reds due to its reddish coat. The legs appear to be extended while offering support to their slender body.
The body is also muscular and extremely powerful, helping them in their original task. They also boast a short and smooth coat that covers their body.
The Redbone Coonhound is an intelligent breed and retains information during training. The Redbone Coonhound is intelligent in decision-making and gentle to its owners.
They can weigh 70 pounds and stand up to 27 inches tall.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
This dog is an outstanding dog that has its origin in South Africa. This African-bred dog has all the resilience and energy that you could wish a dog to have.
They are also known as African lion dogs or African lion hounds. Being a product of crossbreeding indigenous African dogs, this dog knows the actual meaning of survival of the fittest. Agility and masculinity are some of the aspects that befit this dog.
A unique feature of this dog is the ridge of hairs on its back, which is where it gets its name. The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a coat identifiable as red or sometimes wheat. This dog can reach 85 pounds and measure up to 27 inches.
Romanian Mioritic Shepherd
This dog, the Roman mioritic shepherd from Romania, will always be on the list as one of the largest herding dogs. They are loyal and disciplined, as well as independent dogs. When given instructions, the Romanian mioritic is rarely disobedient.
This dog is also protective and mindful of its owners and children at home. They are a breed that is not always considerate of strangers and may even scare them away.
Due to their large size, the Romanian mioritic Shepherd dog can get very messy to handle when put in wet environments or dirty locations. Proper hygiene must always be maintained to keep them dry and neat.
A full-grown Romanian mioritic sheepdog can weigh as much as 130 pounds and reach heights of 29 inches.
The fluffy coat comes in an almost pure white color and comes with pale grey and cream patches.
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a German dog, also known as rott or rottie. Rottweilers have a reputation for being herding dogs. They also helped pull carts with meat for butchers in the past. Despite its work ethic, this dog is very loving and caring of its own family.
The Rottweiler can also get fierce when encountering strangers, and they have a bad reputation due to their fierceness. A responsible, experienced trainer is needed.
If you want this dog to mingle with other dogs, you must train them early.
The Rottweiler can weigh up to 130 pounds and stands up to 27 inches tall.
Russell Terrier
The Russell terrier is a powerfully built but small English dog. This breed has a prey drive that helps ensure it never gets left behind.
Their coat comes mainly in white with black or brown markings. The Russell Terrier also portrays unsurpassed elegance.
They have eyes that are dark and almond-shaped. This terrier lives life to its fullest. The Russell terrier can weigh up to 15 pounds and stands at 12 inches in height.
Russian Toy Terrier
If you are searching for a small dog with a cheerful soul and an intelligent mindset, then the Russian toy dog should be on your list. They are also known as the Russian toy terrier, Toychik, and Russkiy toy.
They are also alert dogs but love having their favorite human taking care of them. Games and playing are personal favorites for this dog, and they will always want more.
The Russian toy dog will always remind you if you aren’t giving them your full attention. When well-fed, the Russian toy dog can be as tall as 11 inches and weigh up to 7 pounds. The Russian toy dog comes in two varieties.
They come in a longhaired version and a smooth coated version. The smooth-coated Russian toy has a coat that looks short, shiny, and closely fitting. Grooming should be easier for the smooth-haired variety, making them an ideal dog for many.
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
This small but affectionate dog from Russia is also known as the Russian lapdog, Franzuskaya bolonka, or even sometimes the Bolonka zwetna.
They have a full coat of large, wavy curls covering the dog’s entire body. They come in various colors brown, red, grey, and black. The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka can live up to 16 years of age.
During outdoor activities, the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is sensible and respectful of others. Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas can weigh up to 11 pounds, with heights of 10 inches.
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Bryan Harding is a member of the American Society of Mammalogists and a member of the American Birding Association. Bryan is especially fond of mammals and has studied and worked with them around the world. Bryan serves as owner, writer, and publisher of North American Nature.