Dog breed

Black Russian Terrier

Origin: Soviet Union

Also known as: Chornyi Terrier, Tchiorny Terrier

The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the Chornyi Terrier, is a breed of dog from the USSR. It was originally bred in the Red Star Kennel during the late 1940s and the early 1950s for use as a military/working dog. The Black Russian Terrier is a breed recognized by the FCI, AKC, CKC, KC, ANKC, NZKC and other cynological organizations. The contemporary Black Russian Terrier is a working dog, guarding dog, sporting and companion dog.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Russian_Terrier
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q38634

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