Black Russian Terriers are so cute so why don't you have a look at some facts about them!:
#1. "Black Russian Terriers are more than mid-size."
#2. "This rare Russian breed is robust and strong with a good nervous system."
#3. "Large, powerful, stable and alert."
#4. "The nose is large, and fully pigmented, black in color."
#5. "The lips are full, rounded and black at the ridges and the jaws are large and powerful."
#6. "The mouth should be meaty, and if it's not, it is a major default in the show ring."
#7. "The dark eyes are medium-sized and set apart. Rims should be black and almond-shaped."
#8. "The ears are triangular in shape with a rounded apex and pendular. Cropped ears are not acceptable. The length of the ear should reach the outside corner of the eyelids. The ears are set rather high."
#9. "The neck should be thick, muscular and powerful."
#10. "The very large, bear-like feet have tough, black, thick pads and the nails are large and dark in color."
#11. "The legs should be covered with 2 to 4 inches of coarse hair."
#12. "The feet are very large, fully covered with hair and with large, black pads."
#13. "The appearance is full."
#14. "They appear to be light on their feet."
#15. "The tail is cropped and set high."
#16. "The waterproof coat should be black. Whit or brown markings are disqualifying. They appearance of individual grey hairs are expected."
#17. "Black Russian Terriers are brave and very observant."
#18. "Suspicious of strangers, they have a strong, protective instinct that will appear at the age of one and a half to two years."
#19. "Growing puppies should be treated lovingly but firmly, to steer them in the right direction."
#20. "Puppies are sensitive, playful, adaptive, and quick to learn."
#21. "They are inquisitive and will get into everything."
#22. "Even as an adult they are enthusiastic about children and love to play with them."
#23. "This breed seeks intense contacts with humans and animals."
#24. "Black Russian Terriers have a strong and balanced temperament."
#25. "They avoid fighting with other dogs, although males cannot live with other big, dominant dogs if the owners are not 100% alpha over both of them. This breed can easily live with none-dominant or small dogs, cats, horses, rabbits etc."
#26. "They are easy to housebreak and should easily except the leash."
#27. "Black Russian Terriers love to please their master(s)."
#28. "Height: 25-29 inches (64-74 cm.)"
#29. "Weight: 80-143 pounds (36-65 kg.)"
#30. "Life Expectancy: About 10-11 years."
#31. "Litter Size: 6-12 puppies."
Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/blackrussianterrier.htm
Pic of BRT from: http://www.greatdogsite.com/admin/uploaded_files/1198065917black_russian_terrier.jpg
What a great find! I've never even heard of BRTs - do they shed or are they hypoallegenic?
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