BLACK TERRIER FROM RUSSIA

This is a very controversial dog. It is said that there was once an old Russian breed of this type. But as we could see, this ancient breed could by no means be the ancestor of black terriers. The character of this dog is ambiguous. Gifted with an innate sense of protection, she can be very energetic and decisive in her work, and at the same time in the family - a calm and very gentle companion.


The external resemblance of the black terrier to the Bouvier of Flanders is perplexing, since the Bouvier is a shepherd's dog, and it is not one of the founders of the mysterious Russian dog.


It is known that after the creation of this breed, shortly after the end of the Second World War, it was transferred to the Soviet Army. Since then, the breeding of black terriers was carried out under state control and was protected as a military secret; there was an absolute ban on the export of these dogs from the country.

 

This explains why for a long time the world did not know about the existence of this breed. The only exception was Finland, which, using certain privileges, was able to obtain black terriers already since 1960.

 

The Black Russian Terrier was first exhibited at an exhibition in Holland in the early 80s .... Mr. Pearson Montfort dreamed of finding a dog that looked like a cross between a poodle that he had in childhood. Seeing a black Russian terrier, he instantly fell in love with him. These feelings were completely shared by his wife. So the Montfort couple turned out to be the owners of dogs brought from Russia. So there is no doubt that all the ancestors of black terriers are of Russian origin.

 

In order to understand why the Soviet Army so willingly bought black terriers, it is enough to remember their origin. The service role that was assigned to black terriers was to guard military and administrative facilities. The choice of a unique black color made the dog completely invisible at night.

 

It is fair to assume that the Black Terrier has a very lively and often unpredictable reaction. But at the same time, he does not unnecessarily use his innate malice and prefers to keep the enemy at a distance, without resorting to either barking or growling.

 

In reality, this is a very sociable dog, it is friendly to guests, if the owner is friendly to them. She is quite tolerant of other dogs, but on condition that they do not show aggressiveness. In addition, the black terrier is prone to patronage over smaller ones - be it a child or a dog. So, the ten-year-old neighbor of the Montfort spouses regularly walks their dogs with black terriers, and there are no problems.

 

"An adult black terrier," says Ms. Pearson Montfort, "is very calm. He tends to dominate others, which, however, is characteristic of all dogs. But if he is raised based on consistency and firmness, then he becomes very balanced with age. tries to please his master. "...

 

The receptivity to training makes this dog very stable. Contrary to popular belief, the black terrier from Russia does not tolerate a rude attitude towards himself, even from the owner, he is especially sensitive to injustice. Ms. Pearson Montfort recalls how her Black Terrier was determined to mediate between the Belgian Shepherd Dog and her owner when he was severely punished. The black terrier just looked into the eyes of the owner of the shepherd, and that was enough.

 

When communicating with a black terrier, you need to keep in mind that if you are not the owner of your dog in the full sense of the word, then your dog will certainly become the owner. And for this she will apply all the stubbornness she inherited from the terrier.

 

Probably due to the black terrier's ancestry being the Airedale Terrier, it sometimes plays terrier very well. So, when black terriers get to the loophole in the door that Mrs. Pearson Montfort made for her Seligam Terriers, they try to stick their head through the loophole. And if they could stick their head in, then in the end they can squeeze in there entirely!

 

Martine Castelan



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