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Black Russian Terrier
Puppies for Sale
Black Russian Terrier
(Chornyi) (Terrier Noir Russe)
(Russian Bear Schnauzer) (Black Terrier) (Tchiorny
Terrier)
Photo courtesy of Dorambra Black Russian Terrier
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Description |
Black Russian Terriers are more than
mid-size. This rare Russian breed is robust and strong with a good nervous
system. Large, powerful, stable and alert. The blocky shaped head should be
powerfully built with a broad skull and a long head. The mustache and beard add
to the squaring off of the muzzle. The stop should be
well-defined but not pronounced. The nose is large, and fully pigmented, black
in color. The lips are full, rounded and black at the ridges and the jaws
are large and powerful. The mouth should be meaty and
if it is not, it is a major default in the show ring. The teeth
should meet in a scissors bite. The dark eyes are medium-sized
and set apart. Rims should be black and almond-shaped. The ears are triangular
in shape with a rounded apex and pendular. Cropped ears are not acceptable. The
length of the ear should reach the outside corner of the eyelids. The ears are
set rather high. The neck should be thick, muscular and
powerful. The length of the body should be in direct proportion to the height at
the withers - giving it a square look. The whithers raise over the
backline and the croup is lightly descending to a high set tail. There should
not be pendulous or excessive dewlap. The very large,
bear-like feet have tough, black, thick pads and the nails are large and dark in
color. The body is well proportioned with the trunk outline
lying within a rectangle. Length of the body should be in direct proportion to
the height at the withers. Topline should be level but not appearing flat or
straight. The forelegs should be set straight and well-boned. Shoulders should
be large, muscular, and well developed with blades broad and sloping. Elbows
should be neither in nor out. The legs should be covered with 2 to 4 inches of
coarse hair. The feet are very large, fully covered with hair and with large
black pads. The hindquarters are well-boned and muscular with a
high degree of angulation. The hocks are large and developed for spring and
drive. The legs and feet are well covered. The appearance is full. The legs
should be parallel to each other. The Black Russian Terrier has
a strong, powerful, and well coordinated gait. They appear to be light on their
feet. The tail is cropped and set high. The waterproof
coat should be black. White or brown markings are disqualifying. The appearance
of individual grey hairs within the coat is expected. The coat may appear full
or hand stripped. The texture of the coat should be somewhat coarse - the extent
depending on whether it is full or hand stripped. The beard and muzzle should
never be touched. |
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Temperament |
Black Russian Terriers are brave and
very observant. Suspicious of strangers, they have a strong
protective instinct that will appear at the age of one and a half to two years.
Growing puppies should be treated lovingly but firmly, to steer them in the
right direction. Puppies are sensitive, playful, adaptive, and quick to learn.
They are inquisitive and will get into everything. Even as an adult they are
enthusiastic about children and love to play with them. This breed seeks intense contact
with humans and animals. BRT's have a strong and balanced temperament. They
avoid fighting with other dogs, although males cannot live with other big
dominant dogs if the owners are not 100% alpha over both of them. This breed can easily live with none-dominant or small dogs, cats,
horses, rabbits etc. They are easy to housebreak and should easily accept the leash. BRT's enjoy their training sessions and love to please
their master. This breed only barks when they feel it is necessary. Quick to
act, they are always ready to protect their owner and house. Black Russian
Terriers are "late bloomers" and take a long time to fully
mature. If the dog is given firm leadership as a puppy and the owners remain consistent through adulthood, dominance is no problem. You
should only share the bed, couch and table, with your puppy if you are willing
to do that one year later as well. No matter how sweet and charming the puppy
is, remember that within a year this will be a strong and powerful dog. Black
Russian Terriers are easy to have in the house, with a little care. They should
not live in a kennel outside because such dogs get too little attention and
stimulation. Daily mental and physical exercise is important in order to release this dogs energy. If you allow the energy to build up inside them you will run into behavior issues. The dog should never walk in front of the human while on a lead, but should be beside or behind them in order to reinforce the dogs place among the humans. In a dogs mind, pack leader always goes first. Constant leadership and close contact with the family brings out the best qualities of this
breed. If this kind of dog is kenneled outside, away from its family with no leadership, it will
not learn how to suitably protect things and may well someday protect its kennel
against its owner! |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 25-29 inches (64-74
cm.) Bitches 25-28 inches (64-72 cm.)
With a tolerance of 1.3 inches (3 cm.) More if the dog is well
proportioned.
Weight: 80-143 pounds (36-65 kg.)
Male dogs are bigger and more massive than the bitch. |
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Health Problems |
Prone to Hip Dysplasia. X-raying the
dogs is not common to the Russian Breeders, so it's up to the breeders outside
Russia to overcome this problem by targeted selection. If the ears are not well
cared for they have a tendency to get otitis. |
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Living Conditions |
The Black Russian Terrier will do
okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are relatively
inactive indoors and no matter how big your yard is they will be sitting at your
front door waiting to come in. They love to live very close to their owner. They
will follow you from one room to the other. Kept in a garden they will follow
you from window to window and wait for you at the door. They need very close
human contact. This breed does not do well living in a kennel; they must have
close human contact to be happy. |
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Exercise |
Black Russian Terriers are always
ready for a
long daily walk. They love to romp, play and to be entertained. Most of
them love snow and water. They will roll in the snow and splash in the water. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-11 years |
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Litter Size |
6 - 12 puppies |
Grooming |
The weatherproof coat consists of
hard, wiry, tight, close-lying, wavy hair which is about 1.5" - 4" (4
-10 cm) long. The BRT sports eyebrows and a beard. The upper-neck portion
and withers suggest a mane. The undercoat is tight and well developed. Regular
trimming 2-3 times a year and professional grooming is absolutely necessary.
Stripping is needed only if the coat is soft. Brush the BRT at least once a
week. It is important to remove hairs from ear ducts and cut the hairs under the
paws. The BRT sheds very little if it is regularly brushed. They do not moult. |
| Origin |
In the forties, the army-controlled
kennel "Red Star" began to breed a dog for its own needs. They used a
program developed by Soviet breeder-specialists and created a new breed
especially suited for their special duties. The goal was a massive, robust,
high-spirited all-round dog, always willing to work and able to withstand the
enormous, climatic differences in the country. The breeders were the Giant
Schnauzers, Rottweilers and Airedale breeds, and the Russian Water Dog. More
breeds were included; in all approximately twenty breeds were involved in the
creation of the Black Russian Terrier. Only the best dogs were bred. Soon they
had a dog stable in character and temperament, but not in type. At that time,
only character and temperament counted. Several years later, Russian
"DOSAAF" Breeders (DOSAAF is a paramilitary organization) bought dogs
from the Red Star kennel. They started to standardize the look of the breed
without neglecting the good qualities. In May 1984 the breed was recognized by
the FCI with Standard #327 "Black Russian Terrier." The Black Russian
Terrier is to the Red Army what the Malinois is to the French Army. The
Black Russian Terrier has all the ability of the German Shepherd Dog without the
undue aggression. On July 1, 2004, the Black Russian Terrier was admitted to
full membership in the AKC Working Group. |
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Terrier, AKC Working |
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Recognition |
CKC, FCI, BRTCA, SKC, NKC, BRAGG,
ANKC, APRI, AKC, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
BRTCA = Black Russian Terrier Club of America
NKC = National
Kennel Club
BRAGG = Black
Russian (Terrier) Association-Golden Gate
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
AKC = American
Kennel Club
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Photo courtesy of S SAAKSKOI MYZY
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Black Russian Terrier Puppy.
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