Black Russian Terrier Breed Information

Black Russian Terrier

Weight:

80-143 pounds (36-65 kg.)

Height:

Dogs 25-29 inches (64-74 cm), Bitches 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)

Color:

black

Temperament:

BRTs are confident, calm, highly intelligent, brave and loyal. It should never be timid, and will not hesitate to defend the people that it loves if it thinks they are threatened. The BRT may seem aloof, but needs human companionship and bonds deeply to its family. They are wary of strangers and take a long time to warm up to unfamiliar people, thus they make excellent guard dogs. BRTs are dominant by nature and need confident owners who have experience handling similar dogs.

Grooming:

The Black Russian Terrier has a close-lying, weatherproof coat that is hard, wiry and tight. This breed sheds very little if it is regularly groomed, and should be brushed at least once a week. Black Russian should be professionally groomed and trimmed several times throughout the year.

Training:

The BRT, because of its breeding as a working dog, has a very strong "work ethic", and needs a job to do in order to be happy. Early training is a must, as it will exploit any owner who has failed to establish clear dominance, and it's just too big to not be trained. They are very responsive to firm, consistent training, and excel at Obedience competitions.

Exercise:

The BRT needs lots of exercise, and may become hyperactive and destructive if it doen't have a chance to burn off its energy.

Life Expectancy:

around 10-11 years

Litter Size:

between 6-12 puppies

Country of origin:

Russian Federation

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