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Black Russian Terrier
Band of Canines
Original name: Tchiorny Terrier
Other Names: Black, Terrier
Type: Molossoid
Male size: 26-28½ inches
Female size: 25¼ 27½ inches
Degree of grooming
2
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
FCI
Countries of origin Russian Federation
Did you know ?
Originally developed by the Red Army of the former USSR for use as military and working dogs, nowadays Black Russian Terriers have a big fan base among dog fanciers.
You don’t get any half measures with this dog. Bred for work, strong willed and particularly distrustful of strangers, Black Russian Terriers are able to adapt to different climates. They are also very receptive to training.
Black Russian Terrier In a few words :
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Head
Long, moderately narrow skull with rounded zygomatic arches.
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Body
Deep, broad chest, belly above the lower line of the chest, high withers, clearly marked above the topline, which is straight, broad and muscular.
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Coat
Black or black with gray hairs.
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Ears
Set high, hanging from the cartilage, small, triangular.
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Tail
Set high, thick.
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Hair
Rough, hard, lush, close.
Black Russian Terriers are powerful dogs of above-average size, with solid bones and muscles. Their skin is dense and elastic, never forming folds or a dewlap. This active - even extremely energetic – breed is hardy, well-balanced but lively, with an inclination toward strong defense.The males are clearly the bigger, more massive of the sexes.Recently recognized internationally, Black Russian Terriers were originally developed from many different breeds, including Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer and Bouvier des Flandres, which perhaps explains their iron constitution. In the Soviet era they were monopolized by the military, but have been largely demobilized over the past few decades.
