Black Russian Terrier Groom Standards
You can find grooming tips for your black Russian terrier on the BRTCA website, but what are the grooming standards for this dog? Here are a few things to keep in mind, regardless of the type of grooming you prefer. Black Russian Terriers have a double coat, which is weather-resistant and made for enduring cold temperatures and harsh weather. Grooming tasks include clipping nails and cleaning ears. Spring and fall grooming require more thorough grooming, as they lose their undercoat. You can also use an eye wash to flush out foreign objects.
The Black Russian Terrier is a relatively new breed in the AKC.
The breed originated following WWII to provide working dogs for the Soviet armed services. The breed is large, sturdy, and muscular. Susan Watson, a seasoned stylist, shows a basic pattern for this breed. The terrier’s unique attributes make it a unique breed. A good basic grooming regimen includes trimming the nails, brushing the coat, and applying nail polish.
Black Russian Terriers should have their coat cleaned weekly.
The dog’s body hair should be trimmed every three weeks. Hair should be kept short, but not matted. Gray hair is acceptable and should not interfere with the breed’s ability to move. The coat of a Black Russian Terrier should also be kept free of excessive dander. Its coat is low-shedding, and therefore needs grooming every week. Grooming for confirmation events is required every three weeks. A Black Russian Terrier forms a strong bond with one person and should not be boarded in a kennel or other boarding facility.
Black Russian Terriers are a rare breed of dog.
These giant dogs typically stand two to two feet tall and weigh 80 to 130 pounds. Their male counterparts can be much larger. Their original purpose was as functional guard dogs for the Russian Military. The Russian Red Star Kennel bred 17 breeds to develop an ideal working dog. Grooming for Black Russian Terriers is important because of their temperament, and your home’s protection is one of their top priorities.
As with all working dogs, BRTs are also courageous ambassadors for their families.
They guard homes, properties, and people, and they’re also happy and content with relaxing at home with their families. Some are even driven to participate in sports, but others are content to engage with humans. As they mature, they often become aloof around strangers and other dogs. If you’re looking for grooming tips for this breed, we recommend learning more about their behavior and standards.
The coat of a Black Russian Terrier is completely black, with scattered gray hairs.
The double coat is waterproof and hypoallergenic, but it does require a high level of grooming. While it sheds less than the Airedale, it does shed significantly less than a Labrador Retriever. But regular brushing helps minimize shedding. For optimal health, your black Russian terrier needs a trim every two to three months.
The history of the Black Russian Terrier is unknown, but it can be traced to the Soviet Union following WWII. A military kennel known as the Red Star Kennel in Moscow worked to reintroduce purebred dogs. The Red Star Kennel actively developed the Black Russian Terrier. However, the early breed was far from the terriers we know today. It was still big and unpretentious, but the Soviets were successful in creating a dog with a protective instinct and trainability.
Meet Rose Camilla, an expert in the Terrier dog breed and an active writer and publisher. Camilla has been working with Terriers for over 12 years and her passion for them has only grown stronger with time. She has dedicated her life to understanding, training, and writing about Terriers.
