HISTORY OF THE BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIER

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 HISTORY OF THE BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIER





The Black Russian Terrier is considered to be among the newest and most rare pure dog breeds in the world. 

After the Second World War, working dogs became essentially extinct in Russia. Many stud dogs in particular were killed during the war. The Russians felt the need to develop a breed of their own that could fill in the gap.

Under the leadership of Colonel G. Medvedev, the Central Military School of Working Dogs, known also as the Red Star Kennel, sort to develop a large, strong dog with a well-balanced temperament. The aim was to develop a dog that could be used in diverse ways such as guarding military installations, industrial premises, prisons, agricultural areas and borders. The dog had to be hardy, adaptable,easy to train, of substantial size, and capable of working in different kinds of severe climates.

Such a noble goal was certainly challenging to achieve. Over seventeen pure breeds were thoughtfully and selectively used to develop the modern-day Black Russian Terrier, including:


Giant Schnauzer
Newfoundland
Rottweiler
Moscow Newfoundland
Moscow Great Dane
Airedale Terrier
Russian Hound 
St. Bernard 
Skewbald Hound
Moscow Diver
Caucasian Sheepdog
Eastern European Sheepdog

It is believed that today’s Black Russian Terrier is made up of approximately 30% Giant Schnauzer, 30% Airedale Terrier and 30% Rottweiler, and the remaining 10% is a combination of Newfoundland, Caucasian Ovcharka and East European Shepherd and Great Dane.

Roy, a Giant Schnauzer born in 1947 is considered as the father of the Black Russian Terrier.

In 1955, the Black Russian Terrier was exhibited during the 
Exhibition of Agricultural Achievements in Russia where it made a great impression. A few years later, 40 Black Russian Terriers were exhibited at the Pan Soviet Show for Police Dogs winning great public attention. After this show, a few dogs were loaned to private individuals for breeding thus opening the way for the breed to be assimilated into public life.

The first breed standard for the Black Russian Terrier was inaugurated in 1958 and the  BRT officially recognized as a pure breed in the Soviet union in 1981.

Initially, the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the ruling dog organization of continental Europe, had classified the BRT as a Terrier proper in group 3.  However, requests were made to have the breed moved to group 2 (working dogs) where it properly belonged. This was approved and in 1984, the World Dog Breeding federation issued number 327 to the majestic Black Russian Terrier.

The Breed in Kenya

The Black Russian Terrier was introduced in Kenya by Kirangi Dogs Kennel in 2020, by bringing in a male and a female from Hungary namely Black Recording Angel Perikelez (Male) and Russian Hope Anja (Female). 

Selected from pedigree breeding line full of champions, the couple has produced some wonderful puppies.  

Kirangi Dogs is currently the only kennel that breeds and trains Registered Pedigree Black Russian Terriers in East Africa.

We are committed to maintaining the breed standard and promote this breed as a noble working dog fit for the family and security work.


Temperament 

The BRT is physically a beautiful dog with a stable temperament.  The beauty may mask the fact that this is dog developed to work as a guard dog.  It is important to always s remember this. It is equally a strong and confident dog.  It is alert, and mostly wary of strangers. It has a natural guarding instinct and will protect its owners from an intruder. 

The BRT is easy to train. Socialization and obedience training by a qualified trainer at an early age is a must. With several years of experience with these breed, we are well placed to assist our clients in these areas. These will help the dog to adapt to people, other dogs and animals, new environments and make it more stable and easy to handle especially in public places. Though they love playing with children, it is always important to remember that they are large and can accidentally push down children.

As in all other breeds, children must be taught to respect dogs and give them their space and quiet time when needed.


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