The Black Russian Terrier is a very rare breed, the result of nearly twenty different breeds. Strong and solid, loyal and affectionate, the Black Russian Terrier is definitely a family dog that enjoys plenty of love and attention. Black Russian Terriers have a very good disposition. As puppies, they are very playful and carefree, yet quick learners, making them fairly easy to housebreak. Because of their intelligence and desire to please their owner, training your Black Russian Terrier will have pleasing results.
The Black Russian Terrier was created as a guard dog by the Red Star Kennel. The aim of the Russian Army was to create a large universal military dog that would be sturdy, hardy, and strong. The Black Russian Terrier breeds used were primarily Giant Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier, Rottweiler, and Newfoundland. Other breeds included Great Dane, Eastern European Shepherd, and Caucasian Shepherd. Some 17 breeds in all were used. By the 1970s the foundation dogs of what were to become Black Russian Terriers were established. In 1981 the first breed standard was accepted by the USSR Ministry of Agriculture. In 1984 at the International Assembly in Mexico the BRT was recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale.
Black Russian Terriers came into the US between 1989 and 1990. In 2001, the Black Russian Terrier was admitted into the Miscellaneous Class of the AKC. Black Russian Terriers can compete in all performance events, but currently they can not earn AKC or CKC conformation championships.
Black Russian Terrier Grooming:
Black Russian Terriers need to be brushed weekly and professionally groomed every six weeks. They shed more than an Airedale but less than a Golden Retriever or Labrador.
Black Russian Terrier Characteristics:
Black Russian Terriers are not for everyone. The Black Russian Terrier is not known to have an especially dominant nature, but they are stubborn and very intelligent. Experienced owners are preferred. They are somewhat aloof with strangers and, unless socialized early, will not tolerate handling by anyone outside the family. The Black Russian Terrier is considered brave, self-confident, and reliable; they are not shy. They are slow to mature and need constant human contact. They do not do well in kennels or kept outside in yards or garages.
Black Russian Terrier Training:
Because the Black Russian Terrier was created as a guard and protection dog, care should be taken to train it responsibly. The Black Russian Terrier was created to work in partnership with its owner. The Black Russian Terrier is a thinking dog. It responds to logic more than force. Therefore positive reinforcement is more productive than harsh corrections. At a minimum the Black Russian Terrier needs a puppy kindergarten for socialization and a basic obedience class. Socialization in all types of daily activity is necessary for the . An owner should take the Black Russian Terrier puppy at least three new places every week for the first six months of its life and expose it to every type of person and situation the adult Black Russian Terrier will ever experience in its lifetime. This should include people in uniform and people of all ages and nationalities.
Black Russian Terrier Activities:
Black Russian Terriers have competed in a wide range of activities from obedience to protection work and tracking.
Allergies, hip and elbow dysplasia, and PRA can be problems in BRTs. The following are recommended tests:
Hips (OFA, OVC in Canada, or PennHip). Elbows (OFA or OVC). Eyes (yearly by an ophthalmologist)
For its emotional health, a BRT needs your love, respect, and the companionship of you and your family.
Do not buy from a breeder who:
- lacks knowledge about Black Russian Terriers.
- shows ignorance of, or who denies, genetic defects in the breed.
- does not allow you to observe the puppies or parents, or does not allow you to see the kennels.
- cannot provide you with litter documentation or a pedigree.
- wants to sell you an unregistered puppy.
Choosing to either adopt or purchase your Black Russian Terrier from a breeder can be a matter of personal choice. Both options are presented with positives and negatives that should be carefully considered before you make a decision. Adopting a pet can be a very good option for owners who are looking for an older pet, cannot afford the expense of purchasing from a breeder, or just like the idea of opening their home to a dog in need. There are numerous animal shelters that are overcrowded and in desperate need of good homes for their Black Russian Terriers. In order to reduce potential unwanted animals, shelters will spay or neuter the pets before they can be sent home. This cost is included in your adoption fees.
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