Black Russian Terrier country of origin : Russia
Black Russian Terrier original Function : Guard and defense dog
in Russian, Black Russian Terrier is specifically bred for police work, so it is hardly surprising that these dogs excel in training for hunting. There are not many dog sports and disciplines for which this breed is unsuitable. A Black Russian Terrier can be trained to do rescue work and tracking, but it can also excel in advanced dog obedience.
Black Russian Terrier dog appearance
Black Russian Terrier dog body
The Black Russian Terrier has a powerful build, strong bones and massive muscles. The back is a straight, broad and muscular, and the short, muscular loins are slightly arched. The withers are prominent above the top-line. The croup slopes gently down to the tail-set. Black Russian Terriers have a high-set tail that is customarily docked. The chest is broad and reaches to the elbows or below. The belly is slightly tucked up behind the chest. The well-angulated legs are straight and parallel. The feet are compact and round, with closed toes. The dry neck is long and powerful.
Black Russian Terrier dog head
The head is long, but the hair makes it look square. The stop is moderate. The nose bridge and upper skull run parallel when viewed from the side. The strong muzzle is shorter than the skull. The small, triangular ears are carried folded forward. The eyes are small and oval, and are set somewhat obliquely in the head.Black Russian Terriers have a scissor bite.
Black Russian Terrier dog coat and colors
The rough, full coat is coarse in texture and lies flat against the skn.Black Russian Terriers have a dense undercoat. The guard hairs are approx two inches ( 5cm ) long. The hair above the eyes and on the muzzle is longer and softer, forming the eyes and on the muzzle is longer and softer, forming the characteristic facial features of this dog breed.
Accordance to the name Black Russian Terrier, The dog color is solid black or black with a few gray hairs in the coat. The eyes are always dark.
Black Russian Terrier dog temperament
Black Russian Terrier dog character
This intelligent and generally obedient breed is extremely loyal to its own people and has an uncomplicated, sober and self-confident disposition.Black Russian Terriers make excellent guards dog that protect and defend their people, home and property convincingly. They tend to bark little and are fairly quiet in the house. Although compliant towards their owners and families, they also show some initiative. imports from the country of origin and neighboring countries may be a little sharper and tougher in character than specimens bred in Western Europe.
Black Russian Terrier dog social behavior
Black Russian Terriers get along well with children and have a high tolerance threshold when it comes to kids. If properly socialized with cats and others pets, then contact with these animals will be no problem. Friend of the family are greeted warmly, but strangers but when the master says it is okay then the dog will accept them. Males can be a little dominant towards others dogs.
Black Russian Terrier general dog care
Black Russian Terrier dog grooming
The Black Russian Terrier’s coat is hand-plucked about three to four times a year. This is necessary to maintain the coat’s hardness and to give the new hair the chance to come through. Between trims you can clip the long hair that grows between the pads and keep the ears free from excess hair. The beard and mustache need to be combed regularly to avoid tangles.Black Russian Terrier that plucked regularly will shed little in the house.
Black Russian Terrier dog training
These dogs are eager to learn and love to work for their handlers, but can also be a little dominant. This makes them less suitable for people with little or no experience of training these dogs.Black Russian Terrier will do best with a handler who is well to the voice, punishment will rarely be necessary with an owner who experts authority.
Black Russian Terrier exercise
Black Russian Terriers like to be active and can walk or run for hours without tiring. Off leash walks in the countryside and swimming are suitable forms exercise for them. If you need to skup a day, then they will usually adapt without becoming nuisance
