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| Description: The Black Russian Terrier is a rare breed | | | | Temperament: This dog is a brave and obedient |
| that comes from Russia; it is strong and robust, very | | | | servant, suspicious of strangers; they have a strong |
| stable and alert. This is a powerful and large dog. | | | | protective instinct. Puppies need to be treated firmly |
| The Black Russian Terrier has a long, well shaped | | | | but lovingly. They are quick to learn, playful and can |
| head, with a broad skull, and long muzzle that is square | | | | adapt to all situations. They are highly inquisitive and get |
| in appearance. The nose is black in colour. The lips are | | | | into everything. They love children, and playing with |
| rounded and black; and the jaws are large. The teeth | | | | them. This dog needs constant contact with the |
| should meet in a scissors bite. The eyes are dark of | | | | humans of their family. They have a well balanced |
| medium-size, and set wide apart. The ears are | | | | temperament, and even avoid fighting with other dogs. |
| pendular and triangular in shape. | | | | The male dog cannot live with other male dogs that |
| The ear length should not exceed the corner of the | | | | are bigger. This dog loves to train and will greatly enjoy |
| eyelids. The ears are set high. The neck should be | | | | training sessions. With a great love to please, this |
| thick, well muscled and powerful. The overall look of | | | | breed only barks when they feel it is absolutely |
| the body should be square. Their legs should be | | | | necessary. They are always ready to protect the |
| straight; elbows can be either in or out facing. The legs | | | | owner or the home. This delightful puppy does grow |
| should have two to four inches, of coarse hair. | | | | into a big and powerful dog, so firm rules are needed, |
| Their feet have black pads, are large, and are covered | | | | that are kept in place calmly but fairly. Due to the fact, |
| in hair. This dog has a well coordinated gait. The tail is | | | | this dog comes from a working breed of dogs. |
| docked, in countries that allowed this practise; it is not | | | | Daily mental and physical exercise is important. This |
| desirable to have cropped in ears. The coat should be | | | | dog has lots of energy that needs to be released daily. |
| black, white or brown markings are disqualifying in the | | | | This dog, like all dogs, needs to understand you are the |
| show ring. | | | | leader. |
| However, grey hairs within the coats are accepted. | | | | Health issues: This breed is prone to hip and elbow |
| The coat's texture is coarse, but this depends on | | | | dysplasia. The ears need care, as they have been |
| whether hand stripping has been done. The beard and | | | | known to get otitis. |
| muzzle should never be touched. | | | | Grooming: This breed's coat is weatherproof. The |
| History: These dogs' roots go back to the Soviet | | | | Black Russian Terrier has lovely eyebrows and a |
| breeding programme specialists, who created this new | | | | really pretty beard. The upper neck and withers hint at |
| breed Black Russian Terrier for their special duties. | | | | a mane. When the coat is soft stripping can happen. |
| They were bred to be up to withstanding climatic | | | | This breed needs to be brushed weekly. Care needs |
| differences in the vast country. The breeds used to | | | | to be taken with the ear hair and hair under the paws. |
| create this dog were, the Giant Schnauzers, | | | | If regularly brushed the Black Russian Terrier sheds |
| Rottweiler's, Airedale and the Russian water dog. | | | | little. |
| In total, over 20 breeds, we used to create the Black | | | | Living conditions: This breed is okay in an apartment if |
| Russian Terrier, we see today. The breed is stable in | | | | given correct exercise. They love to be near their |
| character and temperament. In May 1984, the breed | | | | owners, and follow you from room to room. This |
| was recognized with standards. On June 1, 2004 the | | | | breed needs close human contact, and is happy as a |
| Black Russian Terrier was admitted as a full member | | | | full member of the family. They require long daily walks. |