Characteristics
large
66–74 cm at the withers
45–65 kg
10-12 years
Pinchers and Schnauzers, Molosses, Mountains and Swiss Cattle Dogs
Brief information
Character
According to legend, the order to bring the perfect service dog came from Joseph Stalin himself. As a result, a Russian Black Terrier appeared a powerful dog, combining the best qualities of more than 15 different dog breeds, including Risenchneutzer, Erudelierre, Rotweiere, Newfoundland.
The first and main feature of the dogs of the breed Black Terrier (you can also find the names “Russian Black Terrier” and “Dog of Stalin”) devotion to the owner. The main task of these dogs is to serve a person, which they still successfully cope. Black Terriers beautiful watchmen and defenders. They are fearless and courageous, very wary and even aggressive to strangers and strangers. Having determined their territory and sphere of responsibility (house, family members), dogs of this breed carry a 24hour shift, without losing vigilance for a second.
But this does not mean that these dogs can be used exclusively as guards. Black Terriers-Companions dogs with well-developed intellect. They are very independent, perfectly capture the changes in the mood of the owner and his environment and adapt to the situation: do not bother or, on the contrary, require more attention.
Dogs of this breed have a difficult character and can be stubborn and refused, for example, to fulfill some orders of the owner. It is worth knowing that when performing a new team, a black terrier can hesitate, pondering it and making a decision.
The only way to force the dog to obey is to become an authority for her. However, this is a characteristic feature of almost all dogs of large breeds. They usually need a hard hand and a serious attitude.
Black terriers are perfectly trained. These dogs do not like to sit idle, so they perceive classes as an opportunity to prove themselves they will try to please the owner.
Dogs of this breed get along well with other animals, perceiving them as part of the pack and their zone of responsibility, and get along very well with young children, trying on the role of a patient and caring nanny. But due to its impressive size, the dog can, by negligence, push the baby. For this reason, you should not leave it alone with a small child unattended adults.
Black terriers have the ability to independently assess the situation. In addition, unlike most security and guard dogs, they can attack without warning and extremely rarely vote.
Care
Black terriers have a long thick wool that needs constant care. Combing dogs of this breed is recommended at least 2-3 times a week. The area of the chest is considered a problem area under the chin: it often remains wet, as a result of which there is a favorable environment for the propagation of bacteria and fungi.
Conditions of detention
Black terriers easily and quickly adapt to any weather conditions. Generally speaking, this dog is considered one of the most unpretentious in everyday life. The only thing she needs is physical and mental stress, so the owner should know that you need to deal with this dog regularly and for a long time.
In addition, with a dog of this breed you need to walk a lot to provide it with the necessary level of physical activity. It cannot be taken out for 15 minutes. Black terriers need the opportunity to throw out energy, move and play. Despite the strict appearance, these dogs are very nice, friendly and love to play with their home.
