Russian Black Terrier
Ruský černý terier
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Russia |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 66–78 cm |
| Weight | 45–60 kg |
Recognition features
- Large, massive, athletic dog with a rough, thick black coat
- Abundant beard, moustache and eyebrows
- Well-developed head, deep chest and heavy bone
Purpose
A large working, guard and sport dog, bred in the Soviet Union for military and service use.
History
The Russian Black Terrier was created in the late 1940s and early 1950s by selective interbreeding of, among others, the Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, Airedale Terrier and Newfoundland. The Giant Schnauzer is regarded as the main ancestor. Breeding was supervised by the military cynological school outside Moscow and the dogs were kept in the "Red Star" kennels.
Coat
Rough, thick double coat with a slightly waved outer coat of 5–15 cm and soft dense undercoat; pronounced beard, moustache and eyebrows; black, or black with some grey hairs.
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