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Character
Character
Dr Tatiana M. Zlobina- Moscow (the breed is named RBT
in the UK & BRT in Europe)
According to the Russian breed standard, the BRT is
characterized by a well-tempered, lively type higher
nervous activity with an active defense reaction. The same
characteristics are mentioned in FCI Standard no 327
concerning the BRT behavior. The dog is well trainable
and easily governed by a man. Uncontrolled
aggressiveness, shyness, or high excitability are
disqualification faults.
The dog is affectionate, well balanced, distrustful to
strangers, self-confident, and brave. The dog instantly
stands on the defensive in dangerous situations but relaxes
as soon as the danger is over.
Sure enough, there are dogs, whose characters deviate far
from the standard: 1) indolent and phlegmatic dogs with
inhibition prevailing over excitation; 2) highly excitable
dogs with pronounced violence and aggression, with
unbalanced nervous system. These faults are inherited, and
Russian cynologists know their genetic roots. BRT
breeding in Russia is carried out in strict compliance with
the breed standard. Such dogs are scarce. In Russia, no
BRT assault on man was ever registered.
Modern BRT is not a military dog that was designed to be
bred in the Red Star Kennel. User requirements changed.
The dogs of this breed retained their protective working
qualities, but in the last two decades they acquired the
character of a companion and became highly decorative
(furnishings).
Trainers believe that BRT's working qualities should
approximate those of a German shepherd in terms of
obedience. BRT trainability does not differ from that of
the other "old" breeds of similar temper, probably except
for a worse attitude towards carrying/bringing things. BRT
training is largely similar to that of a Giant Schnauzer. A
specific feature of BRT behavior is a somewhat vague
reaction to excitation. The dog's behavior is highly
balanced.
BRT is a terrier only by name. The ethnology and
character of this breed are much more similar to those of a
Giant Schnauzer, and for this reason FCI transferred the
BRT breed from the 3rd group, terriers, to the 2nd group,
Pinscher and Schnauzer type Molossian and Swiss
mountain & Cattle dogs (section 1, Pinschers and
Schnauzers).
The excellent user qualities made BRT a popular breed.
The large size combined with the excellent working
qualities, stalwart and elegant appearance,
communicability, and friendliness to children allows us to
hope that the popularity of the Black Russian Terriers will
continue to increase.
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