|
|
|
Teltrishka Hounds and Black Russian Terriers |
||||||
|
||||||||
| Borzoi |
| BRTS |
| Home |
Overview of the Black Russian Terrier
| History: The Black Russian Terrier was created as a guard dog by the Red Star Kennel. The aim of the Russian Army was to create a large universal military dog that would be sturdy, hardy, and strong. The breeds used were primarily Giant Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier, Rottweiler, and Newfoundland. Other breeds included Great Dane, Eastern European Shepherd, and Caucasian Shepherd. Some 17 breeds in all were used. By the 1970s the foundation dogs of what were to become Black Russian Terriers were established. In 1981 the first breed standard was accepted by the USSR Ministry of Agriculture. In 1984 at the International Assembly in Mexico the BRT was recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The first BRT’s arrived in South Africa in 2003. In 2004, the Black Russian Terrier was admitted into the
working group of the Kennel Club . |
The First South African Champion Black Russian Terrier CH Rosich Derzhavny Velikan (Imp Russia) |
|
|
|
Characteristics: BRTs are not for everyone. The BRT is not known to have an especially dominant nature, but they are stubborn and very intelligent. Experienced owners are preferred. They are somewhat aloof with strangers and, unless socialized early, will not tolerate handling by anyone outside the family. The BRT is considered brave, self-confident, and reliable; they are not shy. They are slow to mature and need constant human contact. They do not do well in kennels or kept outside in yards or garages. Socialization in all types of daily activity is necessary for the BRT.
An owner should take the BRT puppy at least three new places every week
for the first six months of its life and expose it to every type of
person and situation the adult BRT will ever experience in its lifetime.
This should include people in uniform and people of all ages and
nationalities.
|
|
| Grooming: BRTs need to be brushed weekly They shed more than an Airedale but less than a Golden Retriever or Labrador. non show dogs should be cut down for the summer months. Activities: Health Issues:
|
|
|
 |
Johannesburg 2007 |
|
| BRT Links Source: Wikipedia - Whippet
|
|
Breed Standards British Standard American Standard Russian Standard South African Standard
|
