Black Russian Terrier Breed Information

  Learn about this dog breed including behavior, physical characteristics, origins, history and more.

Black Russian Terrier Breed Information

Learn all about Black Russian Terrier dogs, read about the Black Russian Terrier breed information, find out about the Black Russian Terrier Breed Standard, Black Russian Terrier behavior and more.

Black Russian Terrier Dog Breed Introduction

The Black Russian Terrier is also called the Black Terrier, Tchiorny Terrier, Chornyi, Russian Bear Schnauzer, and Black Russian Terrier. It is a bit of a rarity outside Russia. The Black Russian Terrier breed has only recently been recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club. The dogs tend to be large and powerful-looking. They were bred as guard dogs.

Here are the characteristics of the Black Russian Terrier breed as determined by the American Kennel Club's published breed standard.

Black Russian Terrier's Behavior

Recommended for: show dogs, guard dogs

The calm and confident Black Russian Terrier may seem aloof toward strangers. Bred as guard dogs, they do tend to be protective of their families and living spaces.

Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.

Black Russian Terrier's Physical Characteristics

• Size: Males: 27-30 inches; females: 26-29 inches
• Coat: Tousled, double coat
• Color: Black
• Eyes: hazel to dark brown, almost round, with black rims
• Ears: small and triangular
• Skull: balanced-looking when viewed in profile
• Muzzle: slightly shorter than the back skull
• Nose: large and black
• Tail: thick

The Black Russian Terrier's Origins and History

The following historical notes on the Black Russian Terrier come from Wikipedia.

Country/Region of Origin: Russia

Original purpose: Guard Dog

Historical notes: Only recently found outside Russia.

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