Russia's first dog

British Prime Minister Tony Blair, right, speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin whilst Russia's first dog, Labrador retriever, Koney, dozes during a meeting in Novo-Ogaryovo, Putin's residence outside Moscow, Monday, June 13, 2005. Visiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair hoped to secure the backing of Russian President Vladimir Putin at their meeting Monday for Britain's ambitious G-8 goals of lifting Africa out of poverty and tackling climate change. (AP Photo/ITAR-TASS/Presidential Press Service)