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.
Black Russian Terrier
Also known as Russian Terrier, Chornyi Terrier, Tchiorny Terrier, BRT
Origin
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Moscow (Red Star Kennel)
- Era
- late 1940s-1950s
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 10–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 69–76 cm · Female 66–74 cm
- Weight
- Male 50–60 kg · Female 45–50 kg
Coat
- Type
- wire
- Length
- medium
- Colours
- black, black with scattered gray hairs
Traits
- confident, courageous, stable, protective, loyal, reserved with strangers