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The Black Russian Terrier is a robust, large, balanced, agile and powerful dog. He has large bone and well-developed muscles, and great strength and endurance. The Black Russian Terrier must have a stable and reliable temperament, possessing self-assurance and courage.
The Black Russian Terrier is typically a healthy breed, and a responsible breeder will screen breeding stock for health conditions such as allergies, urinary tract stones, hip and elbow dysplasia, and progressive retinal atrophy, which can cause vision loss and blindness
Black Russian Terriers are known to suffer from several health problems common to larger dogs, including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and gastric torsion (bloat), which can be considered non-immunologic heritable disorders of ancestral origin and of complex genetic nature.
The Black Russian Terrier is of utmost importance. The Black Russian Terrier is a calm, confident, courageous and self-assured dog, although they can also be stubborn and lazy. He is highly intelligent and adapts well to training.
The young Black Russian Terrier needs lots of exercise and may become hyperactive and destructive if it does not have a chance to burn off its energy. Once the dog has reached maturity their energy level decreases dramatically and they are most content laying near their owner.
To help the Black Russian look his best, use a slicker brush to brush out the bushy hair around the legs and body, a metal rake to remove tangles from the under coat and a de-shedding comb to remove dead hair.
The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the Chornyi Terrier is a breed of dog created in USSR in Red Star Kennel during the late 1940s and the early 1950s for use as military/working dogs.
Average Dog Size
25-28
Average Dog Weight
99-149
Average Bitch Size
25-27
Average Bitch Weight
79-130
Average Life Expectancy
10-11