Black Russian Terrier
Working Group

Height at Shoulders
Females 26-29 in, Males 27-30 in
Weight
80-130 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-12 yrs
History
The Black Russian Terrier was developed near Moscow around the 1930's at the Red Star Kennel, a kennel established by the Soviet government that aimed to produce a perfect military dog for the Russian Army. The World Wars and economic depression has essentially wiped out most pure breeds from Europe, so there was very little for the kennel to work with. The Black Russian Terrier was developed from over 17 breeds including the Giant Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier, Rottweiler, and Newfoundland. The breed was the ideal Russian military dog, with the strength to down and hold prisoners; the stamina, intelligence, and alertness to patrol borders; and the thick coat to protect against the frigid nights in the region.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Black Russian Terriers share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
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Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Very affectionate and people-oriented
Can be stubborn at times and require firm, consistent training
Take a few years to reach full maturity
Make great guard dogs and will take cues from caretaker whether a stranger is a friend or not
Highly intelligent and need a job to perform or frequent mental stimulation to be happy
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