![Russian Black Terrier Dog Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-08/Russian-Black-Terrier.jpg?itok=J1S9NO9B)
Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Exercise needs: | 4/5 |
Easy to train: | 4/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 2/5 |
Likes other pets: | 2/5 |
Energy level: | 3/5 |
Grooming needs: | 3/5 |
Shedding: | 3/5 |
The Russian Black Terrier breed can suffer from:
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Hyperuricosuria which is a condition where a substance called uric acid can build up in the urinary system, sometimes forming stones, and this can result in infections.
- Juvenile laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy which is a condition where the nervous system deteriorates. The disease affects the nerves in the throat first which can obstruct breathing.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
- Hip dysplasia screening scheme
- Elbow dysplasia screening scheme
Impressive, confident, courageous and self-assured, the Russian Black Terrier, is not actually a terrier at all – they are a working dog and apart from some influence from the Airedale Terrier, the only strong terrier characteristic is the traditional trim leaving the ears, back, buttocks and thighs bare, and the coat on the legs, chest and face shaped and long. The RBT has a strong work ethic, a suspicion of strangers and a calmness that belies their ferocious nature if aroused by a real threat. They need lots of exercise and plenty of training, particularly early socialisation with other people and animals, to reach maturity as a sensible, pleasant adult dog.