Russian Black Terrier

The head should be of powerful structure, moderately wide and strong. Proportionate when viewed from the side. The head consists of two planes. The back of the head to the muzzle is divided from the corner of the eye. The back of the head is well developed. The forehead is flat with a distinct but indefinite stop. The head of the male is clearly masculine, while that of the bitch is more subdued. The ears are set high, quite small, and triangular. The front edge should be close to the cheek. The length of the ears should reach the outer corner of the eye. Ears set low on the head are a fault. Cropped ears are not allowed. The eyes are of moderate size and dark color. The eye rims are black, not drooping or blinking. The eyes are oval. Light eyes are a serious fault. The nose is large and black. The muzzle is slightly shorter than the back of the head. The ratio of the length of the muzzle to the back of the head is about 4 to 5. The lips are full, close together, and black. There is no

Originated from Russia

The Russian Black Terrier is a large, powerful dog with lots of energy. It has large bones and well-developed muscles. It originated in Russia and was once used as a guard dog for protection.

In order to meet the needs of customs and the military at the time, Russia bred this black terrier by crossbreeding the Aret Terrier, Rottweiler and Giant Fox Terrier with the local black terrier. From the Aret Terrier, they hoped to acquire perseverance and easy domestication; from the Giant Spitz, they hoped to acquire a large physique and a fierce spirit; from the Rottweiler, they hoped to acquire a strong physique and a stable mentality. In terms of appearance, the fur of the dogs bred in this way is almost the same as that of the Giant Spitz or the Flemish Shepherd Dog that has not been stereotyped.

In 1924, the Soviet Revolutionary Military Committee decided to use dogs for military purposes and established the famous Central Military Dog School, the Red Star Kennel (CMSWD), on the outskirts of Moscow. It is responsible for breeding, training, and providing excellent working dogs to the army. It is also the birthplace of the Russian Black Terrier. After decades of continuous selection of outstanding dogs and standardization of their character and appearance, Russia's black military dog was finally created, temporarily named "Black Terrier". In 1955, the Red Star Kennel exhibited their black terrier offspring at the National Agricultural Exhibition and received excellent reviews. In 1957, Red Star Kennel began selling second and third generation black terrier puppies to private buyers and breeders. It was not until 1958 that the first official standard for black terriers was issued and published in the Manual for Training and Usage of Military Dogs. Around the 1970s, some black terriers began to be shipped to Europe. In the 1980s, black terriers began to appear in international competitions and received widespread attention from foreign breeders. In 1981, this new breed of dog was recognized by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. On September 29, 1983, the black terrier was recognized as an independent breed by the FCI and renamed "Russian Black Terrier" in 1992. The international standard was revised and published on February 19, 1996. As they gradually became famous internationally and the Soviet Union collapsed, these dogs followed their owners and were gradually introduced to Canada and flowed into the United States.

Russian Black Terriers are strong, studious, and easy to train. In addition, they are firm, quick-witted, have strong judgment, and are highly vigilant. They are always ready to defend and will never attack without reason.

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