Black Russian Terrier
| Black Russian Terrier | ||
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Black Russian Terrier
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| Alternative names | ||
| Black Terrier Tchiorny Terrier Chornyi Russian Bear Schnauzer Black Russian Terrier |
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| Country of origin | ||
| Russia | ||
| Common nicknames | ||
| BRT | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 2 Section 1 #327 | |
| AKC: | Working | |
| ANKC: | Group 6 (Utility) | |
| CKC: | Miscellaneous | |
| KC (UK): | Working | |
| NZKC: | Utility | |
| UKC: | Guardian Dogs | |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club | ||
| This breed of dog is extinct | ||
| Notes | ||
| The CKC Miscellaneous class is for dogs not yet fully recognized | ||
The Black Russian Terrier (or simply Black Terrier) is a Russian breed of dog developed originally as a guard dog. It is rare outside its native country and is just starting to be recognized elsewhere; for example, it is one of the AKC's most-recently recognized breeds, gaining full status in July of 2004.
Appearance
Male Black Terriers are bigger and more massive than bitches; the male stands 25-29 inches (64-74 cm) at the withers compared to the bitch's 25-28 inches (64-72 cm) with a tolerance of 1.3 inches (3 cm) or more if the dog is well proportioned. The breed weighs 80 to 143 pounds (36-65 kg)
