These beautiful black beauties are not real terriers, yet they are exceptionally clever, confident guard dogs. The Black Russian Terrier is a working dog that can defend a house or company, play with the family's children, and thrive in agility and obedience competition. It is a very young and still rare canine breed.

Blackies, also known as the "Black Pearls of Russia," are people-oriented and want to be among the activity at all times. They're a little wary of outsiders, particularly dogs they don't know, but they're loyal to their family and don't shed much.

They have a bright, flowing appearance due to their massive bones and well-developed muscles. Blackies are available in black, black, or black, just like Henry Ford's earliest automobiles.

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Black Russian Terrier Highlights
Breed Size	Extra large
Nature	Gentle, Willful, Aloof, Friendly
Energy Level	Active
Intelligence	High
Barking Level	When Necessary
Coat Length	Short, Medium, carly
Breed Group	Working
Droll Amount	Medium
Good with	Familes, Children, Dog
Feed Level	Medium, High
Colour Type	Black and blue
Other Facts	Easy to train,strong loyalty tendencies,cold weather tolerant,good hiking companion,loves water.

Dog History

The Black Russian Terrier is a Cold War relic that was bred by Soviet Army scientists in search of the ideal working canine. The Black Russian was raised to patrol the borders with soldiers and is perfectly adapted to the harsh Russian winters. The scientists weren't seeking to create a new breed; all they needed was a dog that could meet their military requirements.

The Red Star Kennel, where the breeding took place, was founded by the Red Army and benefited from all of the government's resources. Purebred dog breeding had taken a back seat for much of the twentieth century due to the Russian Revolution, World War II, and other economic challenges, and the team, which comprised breeders and geneticists, didn't have much to work with.

They did, however, an outstanding job. They needed a dog that could run lengthy fence lines, hunt and catch intruders, and keep warm enough to survive in the cold. They originated with Giant Schnauzers, Airedales, and Rottweilers, but there are evidence of 17 different breeds, including Great Danes and huge Russian breeds like the Ovcharka.

The Blackies excelled at working at rail crossings, jails, and various military locations, including gulags. When the gulags began to close in the 1950s, however, there were more canines than required, so the Army began selling the puppies to the general people. Breeders made a few alterations to the breeding, such as adding Newfoundlands for stability. The Soviet Army set the first breed standard for dogs in 1958.

The Soviet Ministry of Agriculture officially recognised the Black Russian Terrier as a breed in 1981. Because of their many wonderful characteristics, such as their huge size, capacity to guard house and family, excellent working abilities, courage, attractive look, friendliness, and love of children, they quickly became one of the most admired breeds in the world.

Between 1989 and 1990, black Russian Terriers arrived in the United States. In Mississippi, where an immigrant Russian couple opened a kennel, one of the first American kennels to breed Black Russians was established. (Blackies perform well there even if there isn't any snow to play in.) In 2001, the American Kennel Club accepted the Black Russian Terrier into the Miscellaneous Class. The AKC recognised the breed.

Breeders have tried to address the health difficulties and physical flaws that the breed had in the beginning, and the Blackie is now a strong and hearty breed that is only recently becoming recognised to millions of dog enthusiasts.

Health and Care

Blackies are typically healthy, however they are susceptible to some health issues, as are other breeds. Although not all Blackies will contract one or more of these diseases, it's crucial to be aware of them if you're thinking about getting one.

Here are a few things to look out for with your veterinarian:

• Allergies
• Hip Dysplasia
• Elbow Dysplasia
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Care

Your Blackie need at least half an hour of daily exercise and mental stimulation, such as walks, runs, disc games, obedience, or agility.

Even if you planned for your Blackie to spend the time alone in the back yard as exercise, he'll only sit at the door waiting to be allowed back in. They have a strong desire for human interaction, so they're always happy when you're around. Puzzle toys like Buster Cubes are a terrific way to keep that busy mind occupied while you're not playing with your buddy.

As long as they get enough exercise, the Blackie may live in an apartment. They should have a fenced yard in a single-family home.

Puppies don't require as much vigorous activity as adults, and you shouldn't allow them run on hard surfaces like concrete or leap until they're at least a year or eighteen months old. Large-breed puppies, like as the Blackie, may be stressed if their skeletal systems are still growing, which can lead to eventual joint issues.

Obedience lessons can help you control your Blackie's behaviour by satisfying his mental stimulation and work needs. They'll respond well to positive reinforcement training methods, such as praise, play, and food, and are likely to cheerfully obey their trainer's directions. All they need to know is who is in control.

Every dog benefits from crate training, and it's a gentle approach to guarantee that your Blackie doesn't have accidents or get into things they shouldn't. A crate is also a good area for them to take a snooze. If your Blackie ever needs to be boarded or hospitalised, crate training at a young age will help them accept confinement.

Your Blackie, on the other hand, does not want to spend the entire day in a box. There's not a jail, and they shouldn't stay in it for more than a few hours at a time unless they're sleeping. Blackies are people-oriented dogs who should not be left alone or in a kennel for long periods of time.

Dog Breed Care Tips and Important Instructions

Black Russian terriers may appear to be high-maintenance, with thick coats and a wily moustache, but their grooming regimen is actually rather simple. Their coats should be combed with a bristle brush at least once or twice a week to prevent mats from developing and to keep shedding under control. Your BRT's moustache and beard should be trimmed on a regular basis, which you can do at home if you're handy with scissors and your dog would sit still.

Regular nail trimming is another usual grooming task—long nails make it difficult for these otherwise nimble-footed giants to trot comfortably. Brushing your pet's teeth on a regular basis is also recommended to eliminate plaque and prevent periodontal disease.

You'll need to be patient and consistent when training Black Russian terriers. According to the BRTCA, because these dogs are autonomous thinkers, thorough training and ongoing socialisation are essential.

Your BRT is a canine Einstein who will love solving food puzzles in addition to training exercises (and lots of head pats and treat incentives). Don't be shocked if your dog sets new world records for cracking the code!

Feeding

3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food each day, split into two meals, is the recommended daily quantity.The amount of food your adult dog consumes is determined by their size, age, build, metabolism, and degree of activity. Dogs, like people, are unique individuals that require different amounts of food. It practically goes without saying that a dog that is very active will require more than a dog who is sedentary. The type of dog food you buy makes a difference as well: the better the dog food, the more it will nourish your dog and the less you'll have to shake into his bowl.

Rather than putting food out all the time, measure their food and feed them twice a day to keep your Blackie in excellent form. Give them the eye and hands-on tests if you're not sure if they're overweight.

Look down at them first. There should be a waist visible. Then, with thumbs down the spine and fingers extended downward, place your hands on their backs. Without pressing too much, you should be able to feel but not see their ribs. If you can't, they'll need to eat less and exercise more.

Fun Facts

The Black Russian Terrier was created by the Red Star Kennel by combining 17 different breeds. The gigantic schnauzer, Rottweiler, Airedale terrier, and Newfoundland breeds were among the most popular.

Despite the fact that their name included the word "terrier," BRTs only contained 15–30% terrier in their genetic composition.

Are you curious about the differences between gigantic schnauzers and Black Russian terriers? BRTs and giant schnauzers are both high-energy, intelligent dogs, but BRTs may grow to be double the size of huge schnauzers.

Home Training Tips and General Information

• When teaching your Black Russian Terrier puppy, praise and positive reinforcement are quite beneficial and necessary.
• Positive reinforcement is the most effective way to train your Black Russian Terrier. You should never scream at your puppy or penalise them for not listening.
• Instead of patting your Black Russian Terrier on the top of their head or back, give them a pat beneath their chin or chest, since this is more loving for them.
• Long sessions of training for your Black Russian Terrier are not recommended. It is more effective to train them in short, frequent sessions throughout the day. A Black Russian Terrier should be trained 3-5 times a day for 5-minute sessions.This ensures that you will receive their undivided attention.
• Treat your young puppy with a pet reward after they have successfully completed what you have asked.
• Many Black Russian Terrier owners make the enormous error of allowing their puppy to do things at an early age that they would not want them to do in the future (e.g. laying on furniture). Allowing them to get into this pattern will make it extremely difficult to change your pet dog's behaviour in the future.
• A Black Russian Terrier's puppy training must begin at the age of eight weeks, and they usually reach full learning ability between the ages of eight and twelve weeks.
• When applauding, use a happy tone; when saying "No," use a stern tone (but don't shout).
• Take your Black Russian Terrier puppy out frequently
• Learn the signs your Black Russian Terrier has to go
• Take your Black Russian Terrier to the exact same area every time

FAQS

Black Russian Terrier Unique Name

Male Name	Female Name
Buddy	Addie
Buster	Baxter
Cash	Candy
Chip	Destiny
Clyde	Fiona
Duke	Gracie
Goose	Isabella
Hawkeye	London
Henry	Maisy
Iggy	Matilda
King	Mia
Kobe	Mitzi
Morris	Noel
Murphy	Olivia
Otis	Phoebe
Peanut	Sage
Remy	Tasha
Romeo	Zelda
Tripp	Brie
Tommy-boy	Chocolate