The Russian Black Terrier (Russian: Чёрный терьер), abbreviated as BRT, also known as the Tchiorny Terrier (tchiorny being Russian for black) is a breed of dog created in USSR in Red Star (Krasnaya Zvezda) Kennel during the late 1940s and the early 1950s for use as a military/working dogs. At the present time, the Russian Black Terrier is a breed recognized by the FCI (FCI's from September 1983), AKC (AKC's from July 2004), CKC, KC, ANKC, NZKC and other cynological organizations. The contemporary Russian Black Terrier is a working dog, guarding dog, sporting and companion dog.
Despite its name, the Russian Black Terrier is not a true terrier: it is believed that about seventeen breeds were used in its development, including the Airedale, the Giant Schnauzer, the Rottweiler, the Newfoundland, the Caucasian Ovtcharka and other breeds.
| Weight | Male | 50–60 kg (110–132 lb) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45–50 kg (99–110 lb) | ||
| Height | Male | 72–76 cm (28–30 in) | |
| Female | 68–72 cm (27–28 in) | ||
| Coat | rough and thick double coat | ||
| Colour | Black | ||
| Life span | 9-11 years | ||
source : wikipedia
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