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Brief Description:
The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the Chornyi Terrier is a breed of dog created in the USSR in the Red Star Kennel during the late 1940s and the early 1950s for use as military/working dogs. BRTs are calm, confident, self-assured, highly intelligent dogs that with proper training and socialization are loyal, reliable, robust working companions. This large and powerful dog is not in all likelihood an ideal fit for the first-time dog owner.
Links to Breed Descriptions:
Article: ShowSite Magazine: The Black Russian Terrier: Why Black? https://www.showsightmagazine.com/article/the-black-russian-terrier-why-black/390
Standard Comments - Russian Black Terrier club: RU: http://nkp-blackterrier.ru/standart/comments.php (Russian)
BRT-translated standard comments -from NKP.pdf
Other Names for Breed:
Tchiorny Terrier
Black Pearl of Russia
Stalin's dog
Russkiy Tchiorny Terrier
Rysk Svart Terrier
Terrier Noir Russe
Russischer Schwarzer Terrier
Terrier Ruso Negro
Venäjänmustaterrieri
Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club:
Country of origin: Russia
NKP WEBSITE: RUSSIAN BLACK TERRIER: http://nkp-blackterrier.ru/
Breed Standards:
There are numerous breed standards. The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed. Three of the major international standards are:
Breed-Specific Statistics:
1. Finland: Statistics: Suomen Mustaterrierit ry: https://suomenmustaterrierit.net/terveystilasto/
2. UK: UK-KC DNA Screening Schemes for BRT: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-breeders/dna-screening-schemes-and-results/dna-screening-for-breeds-p-r/russian-black-terrier-dna-screening/
Results: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/for-breeders/dna-screening-schemes-and-results/dna-screening-for-breeds-p-r/russian-black-terrier-dna-screening/
3. BRT Hyperuricosuria Database: https://sites.google.com/site/hyperuricosuriabrts/home/Database
Breeding/Health Strategy Documents:
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:
The Kennel Club, UK: Breed Watch ((Category 1)
Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
Finland: JTO (in Finnish)
US: OFA/CHIC # Requirements: https://www.ofa.org/recommended-tests?breed=BRU
BRT health documents provided by Christine Robinson:
Breed-Specific DNA Tests:
The Kennel Club list of DNA tests available for each breed along with an indication as to whether the test is part of the Assured Breeder Scheme (recommended or required) and whether it is recorded on the Kennel Club registration database: http://www.dogwellnet.com/content/_/health-and-breeding/screening-tests/dna/dna-tests-for-use-in-breeding-decisions/the-kennel-club-breed-specific-dna-tests-upd-r234
UK-KC Schemes/DNA tests for the BRT...
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/health.aspx?id=5181
Other Breed-Specific Webpages:
Guardian Bears Kennel's health page:
Black Russian Terriers (Facebook group)
Breed Clubs:
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
US: Black Russian Terrier Club of America http://www.brtca.org/
Canada: Black Russian Terrier Club of Canada http://www.brtcc.org/
Sweden: Rasklubben för Rysk Svart Terrier https://www.rysksvartterrierklubben.se/
Finland: Suomen Mustaterrierit ry: https://suomenmustaterrierit.net/
Germany: KLUB FÜR TERRIER e.V.: Russische Schwarze Terrier: https://www.kft-online.de/_rubric/detail.php?title=Russischer Schwarzer Terrier&rubric=Rasseportraits&
UK: Russian Black Terrier Club (UK): http://www.rbtclub.com/
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