Black Russian Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
Breed Group
Working Group
Personality
Calm, confident, self-assured, stubborn, lazy, intelligent, alert, instinctively protective, fearless, loyal to family, aloof towards strangers, can be shy and excessively excitable, courageous
Fun Fact
The Black Russian Terrier (BRT) has been around for less than 100 Years. They only came to the United States in the 1980s, and the AKC officially recognized the breed in 2004. A Moscow kennel, called the Red Star, developed the Black Russian Terrier in the 1930s for the sole purpose of putting the breed to work in the military. The four main breeds that the Soviets used to create the Black Russian Terrier were the Giant Schnauzer, the Rottweiler, the Airedale Terrier, and the Newfoundland. But there were a total of 17 breeds used to create the new dog.
Average Height
27-30 Inches (Male)
26-29 Inches (Female)
Average Weight
80-130 Pounds
Life Span
10-12 Years
Grooming Tips
- High seasonal shedding but year-round shedding as well.
- Daily to weekly brushing.
- Use a deep cleaning shampoo and conditioner to get under coat.
- Coat can mat.
- Regular bathing.
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