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The Black Russian Terrier is a large to massive dog who's black hair has a distinctive "fall" and a "beard" on head. They want to please their owner, so will try anything you ask them! The Black Russian Terrier is considered a jack of all trades of dog-dom. Able to do almost anything: protection, herding, skijorring, obedience, tracking, sled dog, agility and show dog. Developed by the government kennels as a military working dogs just after World War II, his ancestors include the Giant Schnauzer who was crossed with the Airedale, Rottweiler and a local dog called the Moscow Retriever.

Black Russian Terrier

Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years
Color: Black
Eyes: hazel to dark brown, almost round, with black rims
Coat type: Two to four inches, coarse, dense, weatherproof, wiry and bristly but close lying wavy.
Size: Males: 27-30 inches; females: 26-29 inches
Health issues:Hip and elbow problems can be seen.
The Black Russian Terrier is brave and very observant. It is strong and balanced, sometimes may be stubborn. Suspicious of strangers, it has a strong protective instinct that will appear at the age of one and a half to two years. It makes a good guard-dog. It needs firm obedience training. It is playful and intelligent. It makes a good companion to children. Even the adult dog is enthusiastic about children and loves to play with them. Males love children but females are more disposed to play with them. The Black Russian Terrier seeks intense contact with humans and animals. It avoids fighting with other dogs, although males cannot live with other big dominant dogs, but can easily live with none-dominant or small dogs and other pets (e.g. cats, horses, rabbits etc.). It is slow to mature. The Black Russian Terrier is eager to please its owner. This breed only barks when it feels it is necessary. It is quick to act, and always ready to protect its owner and house. Training and socialization are very important. It enjoys training.



 
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