The Russian Toy is a tiny, lively companion breed from Russia, found in smooth and long-coated varieties and best suited to careful homes.

Russia12-16 yr lifespan

The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a small Russian colored lapdog with a soft curly or very wavy coat, friendly temperament, and apartment-friendly size.

The Russo-European Laika is a medium Russian Nordic hunting spitz, known for black-and-white coats, strong scenting ability, and intense outdoor drive.

The Saarlooswolfhond is a large Dutch wolfdog with a wolf-grey, forest-brown, or pale coat and a reserved, independent temperament.

Switzerland8-10 yr lifespan

The Saint Bernard is a giant Swiss working dog, famous for Alpine rescue history, a gentle family nature, heavy shedding, and serious drool.

Portugal11-14 yr lifespan

The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog is a brindle cattle and guard dog from Portugal's Azores, known for toughness, intelligence, and strong working drive.

France11-14 yr lifespan

The Saint-Germain Pointer is a French pointing breed with a white-and-fawn coat, soft expression, and active field-dog temperament.

The Saluki is an ancient Middle Eastern sighthound, elegant, fast, independent, and gentle, with smooth or feathered coat varieties.

The Samoyed is a white Arctic spitz from Siberia, friendly and powerful, with a heavy double coat and strong need for exercise and grooming.

Sweden11-14 yr lifespan

The Schiller Hound is a Swedish scent hound with a black-and-tan coat, bred to hunt hare and fox with drive and voice.

Belgium12-14 yr lifespan

The Schipperke is a small Belgian watchdog and companion, curious, confident, foxlike, and usually black with a distinctive ruff.

Germany13-16 yr lifespan

The Standard Schnauzer is a medium German working dog with a harsh wiry coat, bold watchdog nature, and strong farm-dog versatility.