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Black Russian Terriers => Black Russian Terrier Discussions & Pictures => : jillya July 18, 2008, 09:57:13 AM
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Is anyone familiar with this breed? We just had to put down our 9 year old Rottie we loved and are looking for something similar that won't remind us of her. Looking for fun, smart, protective but not too high energy.
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I can't say I'm familiar with them, but they remind me of giant schnauzers. I belive the temperment and intelligence is about the same as well.
they are a handsome breed.
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I don't know anything about black russian terriers, but fun, smart, protective, not too high energy, brings to mind Tibetan Mastiff. Just my opinion.
Kathy
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If you like the Black russian terrier...Anot her dog that may interest you is a bouvier des flandres. (pronounced boo-vee-ay) Check them out at
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bouvierdesflandres.htm
A friend of mine has one. He does Therapy dog work and is just a huge teddy bear. He gets TONS of attention. He stands a few inches taller than my golden retriever and is just beautiful and very loving. She got him through a rescue. He is her second of that breed. I've attached some pics of him. After just a casual search for rescues and look who I found... check out Pheobe at http://www.bouvier.org/ABRL/abrlavail.asp
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Hi All,
New to this site. I am a proud owner of a BRT. You can find a lot of information about them on the American Kennel Club website as well as the site for the Black Russian Terrier Club of America.
The big difference, from what I know (and I did TONS of research before getting our dog), between a Bouvier and a BRT is their "job." That is, BRTs are meant to be guard dogs and remain with their pack. The Bouvier (again, from what I have read) are herding dogs. Therefore, they tend to herd their pack, they tend to be much more high energy than BRTs. Our girl is a couch potato and, many times, has to be taken on what we call a 'forced march.' She wants to be where we are, and if that's in the living room watching TV, then so be it!
We have trained her a lot. She has taken two obedience classes and has passed her Canine Good Citizen certificate. Next up is the Therapy Dog International test. Because they are a working dog, they need a job. And, often, it's protecting you, their pack leader, or others.
It's really important to make sure that you know the purpose of your dog's breed. Though BRTs and Bouviers look a lot alike, their jobs in terms of their breed make up is quite different.
I consulted the American Kennel Club via telephone and they put me in touch with different breeders around the country. It's been a wonderful experience to know people in the BRT community!
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Hi Kathleen and welcome to the board. Your girl in your avatar is a cutie! I just saw my first 2 BRTs at the Houston Dog Show this past weekend. I didn't get a chance to go talk to the people showing them but they were gorgeous dogs. I think I might have to start researching this breed. I just added another breed to my someday being owned by one list.
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Welcome to the most addictive board on the web..
I don't know much about the BRT but I do agree they look very similar to Bouvier des Flanders..
we recently lost our Magic and for the past 8 years he was a wonderful therapy dog..and is now very missed by all..
I think for both Bouv' and BRT's the need for positive obedience is a must..
Magic was never *high energy*even though he is in the herding group..some herding dogs are very high energy..but alot of that comes down to personality as well..
I do think that BRT are larger than Bouviers..
either one are great..althoug h Bouv's come in different colors and BRT are only black..
Again welcome aboard..
Tricia and the fur kids
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Hi Everyone!
Thanks for the welcome. Since you've seen the BRTs in shows, you'll notice that we don't keep Cleo *looking* like a BRT. However, I have decided that we will start to trim her head to look more like a BRT. She is a really cute dog.
You're definitely correct about BRTs and Bouviers being so similar. I didn't realize that BRTs are bigger than Bouviers. I have never seem them together.
Thanks again for the welcome! I'm LOVING these message boards!
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HELLO!
Iam breeder and showing of the breed Black russian terrier ,i located in Argentina ,Buenos Aires ,and i know to the BRT.i cohabit with 8 BRT!!
THIS DOG ARE BIG 75CM.,AND STRONG Distrustful with stranger but adorable ,loyal ,VERY friend with owners AND intelligent dogs.