The Black Russian Terrier is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Russia for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 10–14 years
- Weight
- Male 50–60 kg · Female 45–50 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 69–76 cm · Female 66–74 cm
- Origin
- late 1940s-1950s · Russia
- Coat
- wire, medium
- Colors
- black, black with scattered gray hairs
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Russian Terrier, Chornyi Terrier, Tchiorny Terrier, BRT
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day