Giant Working Group

Black Russian Terrier

Also called BRT, Chornyi Terrier, Russian Terrier and Tchiorny Terrier

Great with kids
Needs space

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.

Weight: 99–132 lb (45–60 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 26–30 in (66–76 cm)
Life span: 10–14 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Wire
Origin: Moscow (Red Star Kennel), Russia (late 1940s-1950s)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Frequent grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Drools a little

Temperament

Confident Courageous Loyal Protective Reserved with strangers Stable

Coat colours

Black and black with scattered gray hairs

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	110–132 lb (50–60 kg)	99–110 lb (45–50 kg)
Height	27–30 in (69–76 cm)	26–29 in (66–74 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)