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The breed standard for the Black Russian Terrier (BRT) varies throughout the world depending on the controlling and governing dog organizations.

Tail docking has been banned in most European countires and as such dogs are not allowed to compete in conformation. It is suggested that one checks the status of tail docking before entering a competition.

The Federation Cynologique Internationale

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organization which as of this writing comprises of 84 member countries. The FCI breed standard for the Black Russian Terrier can be found here¹.

American Kennel Club (AKC)

The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized the Black Terrier as the 151st breed in July 01st, 2004 and was classified in the Working Groupand not the Terrier group. The breed standard can be found here^2.

The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)

As of this writing, the Canadian Kennel Club has not formally recognized the Black Russian Terrier as an official breed. However, the CKC has placed the Black Russian Terrier in the miscellaneous class and has posted a breed standard for these dogs. Breeder and owners can now show their BRTs in the working group. The CKC breed standard can be found here³

The United Kennel Club (UKC)

The United Kennel Club is a separate entity and was established in 1898. The UKC is unique in that dogs are not classified in the same way as the FCI, AKC and CKC. The UKC classifications are divided into 8 distinct groups.The Black Russian Terrier was recognized by the UKC in 19995 and uses their own breed standard⁴ for the BRT.

Other Organizations

The Canine Federation of Canada(CFC) located in Quebec, Canada uses the FCI breed standard ¹

The American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) recognizes the Black Russian Terrier and uses the FCI breed standard ¹

The Rare Breed Club of South Western Ontario (RBCSWO) was formed in 1996 and uses the FCI breed standard ¹ in judging the Black Russian Terrier.

^1. The breed standard is copyright material from the FCI and a copy of the breed standard material was taken only for information purposes.

^2. The breed standard is copyright material from the American Kennel Club and a copy of the breed standard was taken only for information purposes.

^3.The breed standard is copyright material from the Canadian Kennel Club and a copy of the breed standard was taken only for information purposes.

^4.The breed standard is copyright material from the United Kennel Club and a copy of the breed standard was taken only for information purposes.

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History

In 1924,the Russian Military Council issued an edict that dogs were to be used for military purposes and that all departments of the military must employ dog trainers. As a result of this order the School of Junior Dog Training Specialist was formed. This school had military, sports and laboratory departments. The working dogs that were trained for military purposes were used as guard dogs, mine specialists and aides.

Due to the Russians defending their homeland in World War II, many of working dogs in Russia were killed and the state owned kennel, the Central Military School of Working Dogs (CMSWD), also know as the Red Star Kennel, was charged with the responsibility of providing working dogs to the military.

Temperament

The Black Russian Terrier was bred to be a guard dog and as such it's natural instinct is to guard and to protect his domicile surroundings, owners and their siblings. The Black Russian Terrier has been described as a defensive protector. Unlike other guard dogs that will strike out at a perpetrator, the Black Russian Terrier will wait for the perpetrator to come to him and within a few feet will strike at the perpetrator.

Breed Standard

The breed standard for the Black Russian Terrier (BRT) varies throughout the world depending on the controlling and governing dog organizations.

Grooming

Many amateur breeders know that it is very important to present a dog on a show in a proper way. It is what your pet´s career depends on sometimes. I´d love to share my experience of 10 years of preparing dogs for shows with your, dear admires of Black Russian Terrier.

Puppy Growth Chart

The Black Russian Terrier Puppy Growth Chart shown below gives information regarding growth stages of a puppy from ages 2 to 10 months old. If a puppy is not in the ranges shown,

Working Abilities

Most of the major Kennel Clubs have have grouped the Black Russian Terrier as a working dog. One has to remember that Black Russian Terrier was bred to be a guard dog to protect the military bases and secret locations in Russia.

Health Issues

The Black Russian Terrier is susceptible and vulnerable to dog related diseases. Since the Black Russian Terrier is a large dog (males can grow up to 150 lbs (68 kgs), females can grow up to 110 lbs (50 kgs))

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