Is the Black Russian Terrier the right breed for you? Learn more about the Black Russian Terrier including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

The Black Russian Terrier (Russian: Русский чёрный терьер), also known as the Chornyi Terrier (chornyi being Russian for black), is a breed of dog from the USSR. It was originally bred in the Red Star (Krasnaya Zvezda) Kennel during the late 1940s and the early 1950s for use as a military/working dog.

Feb 2, 2022 · Developed by the Soviet army as the ideal working dog, the black Russian terrier is a loyal and powerful guardian. Learn about its history and more.

Feb 27, 2025 · Black Russian terriers are large, loyal dogs in the working group. They’re a Russian breed that was created to patrol borders and protect their owners. These dogs make for intelligent,...

The Black Russian Terrier was created in Russia during the late 1940s and early 1950s by selective interbreeding of several breeds, including the Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier and Newfoundland. The Giant Schnauzer is considered to …

These dogs are loyal, confident, and fearless, making them excellent guard dogs and protectors of their families. They are intelligent and trainable, but they require early...

Strong and muscular, the Black Russian Terrier is a powerful dog. They are brave and smart dogs, originally bred to guard and protect. They can grow as large as 130 pounds and stand as high as 30 inches at the shoulder.

Mar 3, 2025 · Black Russian Terriers are incredible dogs that can make fantastic pets but only for the right family. They are wary and aloof with other dogs and strangers but are loving companions with...

"This is Iskra Fantasy S Bosfora Vostochnogo CGC TDI TT (“Tasha”). She is a four-year-old Black Russian Terrier. She is owned by Andrea and Steven Barber and although she was born in Vladivostok, Russia, she now lives on a farm on the other side of the world in Western New York (Sand Meadow Farm).

Feb 18, 2025 · The Black Russian Terrier, or the BRT, is a large dog with a shaggy black or salt-and-pepper colored coat. Although they may not look it, Black Russian Terriers are very powerful dogs that were originally bred as military dogs for the Soviet Army. They are also very athletic dogs and make wonderful running and hiking companions for active owners.