Black
Russian Terrier Details
Height: Dogs: 66 – 72 cm (25.7-
28.1 in)
Bitches: 64 – 70 cm (25- 27.3 ins)
Colour:
Black or black with grey hairs.
Coat:
Rough, hard, ample and extremely dense. The seemingly
broken coat is between 4-10 cm in length and covers the entire body.
General
Appearance: Large strong body, with massive bone structure
& well-developed muscles. Long with moderately narrow skull.
The moustache & the beard give the muzzle a truncated &
square appearance. Eyes are relatively small, oval shaped, squinted
& dark. Ears relatively small, triangular, with frontal edges
adjoining the cheek bones. Tail set high, thick & preferably
docked.
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Dog
Facts
Price:
$2000-$3000
Temperament:
Intelligent, Extremely energetic, strong, stable temperament
but very lively, with strong defence reactions
Lifespan:
average 12 years
Recommended
for: Firm, Responsible people & families.
Be Aware
# Very few in Australia.
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The Black Russian Terrier was
developed by the former Russian Red Army to guard military installations
etc. They required a dog able to work independently and to withstand
various climatic conditions. The basic breeds used were the Airedale,
Giant Schnauzer and the Rottweiler. The Giant Schnauzer for its
intelligence and quick reactions; the Airedale for its leadership,
temperament and stamina; the Rottweiler for its firm stature and
fearlessness. The Giant Schnauzer contributed the most to its appearance.
The Blackie is a natural working dog, protective without undue aggression,
controllable, easy to train, loves to work or be the center of attention
in the show ring, loves kids and gets on well with other animals.
The Blackie is an excellent tracker and schutzhund, agility and
obedience trials are a joy to this dog. The draw backs are that
the Blackie is a house dog and does not do well if kenneled, they
must live as part of your family, and must be socialized from the
start to new people and situations.
Basic obedience is a must as they will grow into a large strong
dog and you must be the boss so there is no dominance problems as
they mature, firm gentle training is the way to do this and the
Blackie is eager to learn and please you.
Grooming-
they need regular grooming if you wish it keep their coat at its
natural length or can be kept clipped back to keep grooming at a
minimum.
Exercise-
Extremely energetic , they need regular daily exercise to keep them
happy and healthy.
Health-
For Diet and other general dog health information Health/Nutrition
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