Chornoi Alexsandra's Black Russian Terriers
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Goldi's P-UPdate (Dateline Mar-Apr)...
Spring has sprung in the Northwoods. Goldi's most recent litter has all made it to their new homes. The new year truly has begun! Thank you to the BRT-lovers who are loving their newest family members. You're never far from our hearts or minds.
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Whats in our name?
"Chornoi", literally means black in the slavic languages. "Alexandra", is the (female) "protector of man."
How Chornoi Alexandra's began.
In 1997, United States Peace Corps sent
kennel founder and owner, Jeff Vollmer to Estonia. From day one, he tuned into the strong connection between Eastern European people and their dogs, even more than he had experienced growing up with his own dogs in Wisconsin. These animals were more than pets, they were the trusted guards of their families, and they played an important role forming the protection of the neighborhood.
After the Peace Corps, Jeff stayed and began a life in Estonia. In the summer of 2003, Jeff, his wife and son decided to add a family companion, a pet that their son would love. While doing research on giant schnauzers, a litter of Black Russian Terriers from the Orkula Kennel, a historied Estonian breeder, became available.
When they arrived, there she was, Molly Bear, with a perfect otter face, beautiful eyes, and it was love at first sight. Jeff now calls himself the world's biggest BRT advocate, "They ARE the best dogs in the WORLD!"
In Chornoi Alexandra's was registered in the Former Soviet Republic of Estonia in 2003 with the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). We started small with one bitch, genius, beautiful and loyal female Orkula Effi (we call her Molly Bear), with the goal of sharing our love of such an amazing animal and friend.
Today, Chornoi Alexandra's Kennels is back in the USA, relocating to where the Vollmer family lives now, in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Where'd we come from?
CABRT Breeding Availability.
We currently have one stud available. He is of exceptional quality and pedigrees from two of the most storied sires of the breed: Kait Krait and Evsey Olex iz Chernoi Stai.
We have two breeding females: Orkula Effi, and her daughter, Gold Baron. Goldi multiple titles in confirmation and obedience.
Please contact us for details.
A short history of BRTs
The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the Tchiorny Terrier, but more commonly abbreviated to BRT, has been an FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale-the European kennel association) recognized breed since 1984 and AKC (American Kennel Club) recognized since 2004. It is a young breed who's lines originated from Russia's National Red Star Kennel where they were bred as working dogs for the Soviet army. The standard was a large, loyal dog with the hardiness to survive in the drastic climate differences of the vast country, as well as a stable, intelligent temperament conducive to varied tasks.
1950's
The breeding began in the 1950's, when Red Star Kennel crossed common breeds such the Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, Newfoundland and Airedale, and lesser known breeds such as the Riesen and Moscow Wodolaz. All total, between 15 and 20 canine breeds were said to be crossed, and, as legend has it, the Russian bear, with his size and personality, may have also played a genetic role.
What is certain is that the original dogs were chosen for their strength, trainability and desire to work. Males named Roy, Lord, Sorro, Azart, Zorab, Beniamino and Brajt, were bred and crossed again for specific strengths with bitches who had names such as Una, Birma, Sotta, Hanka, and Tiza. In fact, today most BRT breeders can trace their own lines back to these very animals.
1960's
By the 1960's, the breed stability was very similar in form as the BRT of today, a giant, stable animal with a correct coat able to adapt to most environments. It was then when BRT puppies started to be sold to the public as family and collective guard animals. The found to be excellent workers during the hard times of the Soviet 1960's and 70's, and could be found in many regions protecting a variety of individual or collective yards and commodities such as building materials and green houses from looters and thieves.
However, as the Soviet Union fell and the need for guarding animals has waned, so has the goal of breeding for the singular guarding characteristic. Today's BRT, while very similar in form to its ancestors has been bred for many service tasks, and is much less prone to be the aggressive, man stopper he once was. Instead, most current breeders have focused on producing lines which are are more social and family loyal, confident, easy to train, and hard working companion animals.
Temperament
The Black Russian Terrier is very
energetic but a calm. Alert and responsive,
determined and deeply loyal to family. He should never be timid or excessively
excitable. He is confident, self-assured
and courageous, highly intelligent
and is aloof so he is wary of
strangers, with strong
protective instincts.
Originally, used by the
former Russian Red Army
to guard, as well as by
police. Today the BRT
is suitable for a variety
of functions, including guard-duty,
search and rescue.
Heath issues to watch for.
If you are considering the a BRT puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible breeder. Ensure that the puppy's parents are in good health and have OFC hip certification. Other hereditary diseases to watch for in this breed are diseases of the eyes and heart.
Big, Beautiful, Black: This Giant Breed's StandardEuropean Appearance Standards (FCI)Males range from 25 1/2 to 28 inches (66-72 cm)Females range from 25 to 27 inches (64-70 cm)He has massive bone structure and well-developed muscles. The skin is tight and elastic, without any folds or dewlap. His coat is either black or black with gray hairs and is rough, hard and very dense. He wears a mustache on the upper lip, a beard on the lower lip and eyebrows that are rough and bristled. The coat is longer on the neck and withers forming a mane.American Appearance Standards (AKC)Males range from 27 to 30 inchesFemales range from 26 to 29 inchesThe desired height to length ratio, approx. 9.5 to 10. Thus, the dog is slightly longer than tall. Females may be slightly longer than males. The length is measured from point of shoulder to rear edge of the pelvis. The Black Russian Terrier must have large bones and well-developed muscles. Females are to appear feminine but not lacking in substance.Size, Proportion, SubstanceSize: Any height deviation is a serious fault. Height consideration should not outweigh that of type, proportion, movement and other functional attributes. General balance is more important than absolute size. Proportion: The desired height to length ratio of the Black Russian Terrier is approximately 9.5 to 10. Thus the dog is slightly longer than tall. Females may be slightly longer than males. The length is measured from point of shoulder to rear edge of the pelvis. Substance: The Black Russian Terrier must have large bones and well-developed musculature. Females are definitely to appear feminine but never lacking in substance. Light bone, lack of substance, and poor musculature are serious faults.Head, Neck, Topline and BodyHead: The head must be in proportion to the body and give the appearance of power and strength. It is approximately equal to the length of neck and not less than 40% of the height of the dog at the withers. The eyes are oval, of medium size, dark, and set relatively wide apart. Eye rims are black without sagging or prominent haw. Light eyes are a serious fault. The ears are medium in size, triangularly shaped, set high, but not above, the level of the skull. The ear leather is dense, rounded at the bottom, hanging with the front edge lying against the head and terminating at approximately mid-cheek. Cropped ears are not acceptable. The skull is moderately wide with round, but not too pronounced cheek bones. The supraorbital arches and occiput bones are moderately expressed. The back skull is flat. The stop is moderate. The back skull is slightly longer than the muzzle measured from the stop to the occiput and stop to end of nose, an approximate ratio of 5:4. The muzzle is broad with a slight tapering towards the nose. A moustache and beard emphasize volume and give the muzzle a square shape. Viewed in profile, the topline of the muzzle is parallel to the topline of the backskull. The nose is large and black. Nose color other than black is a disqualification. Lips are thick, fleshy, black, tight and without flews. The gums have dark pigmentation. The teeth are large and white with full dentition. Any missing tooth is a severe fault. The incisors form a straight line at the base. A correct bite is a scissors bite. Two or more missing teeth or bite other than a scissors bite is a disqualification. Neck: The neck should be thick, muscular and powerful. The nape is strong and well expressed. There should be no pendulous or excessive dewlap. The length of the neck and the length of the head should be approximately the same. The neck is set at an approximate 45 degree angle to the line of the back. Body: The whole structure of the body should give the impression of strength. The chest is oval shaped, deep and wide with well-sprung ribs. The bottom line of the chest extends to the elbows or below and is not less than 50% of the dog's height measured from the withers. The forechest is pronounced. The withers are high, well developed and more pronounced in the male than in the female. There is a slight slope from the top of the withers into a straight, firm back. The back is approximately ½ of the distance between the top of the withers to the base of the tail. The last half of the backline is comprised of two equal parts, the loin and the croup measured to the base of tail. (The ratio of back to loin to croup measured to base of tail is 2:1:1.) The loin is short, wide, muscular, slightly arched and elastic. The croup is wide, muscular, and slopes slightly (5 to 10 degrees). The tail is thick, set moderately high, and is carried at an approximate 45 degree angle from the horizontal. When the tail is docked, there are 3 to 5 vertebrae remaining. An undocked tail is not to be penalized. The preferred shape of an undocked tail resembles a sickle or saber. The abdomen is moderately tucked up and firm.Forequarters: Shoulders are well laid-back with blades broad and sloping. There is good return of upper arm so that the angle between the shoulder blade and the upper arm is approximately 100 degrees. Upper arms are muscular. Elbows sit close to the body and turn neither in nor out while standing or moving. The forelegs are straight, thick, of medium length, and parallel when viewed from the front. Length of the foreleg to the elbow is approximately 50% of dog's height at the withers. Pasterns are short, thick, and almost vertical. Front dewclaws should be removed. Feet are large, compact, and round in shape. Nails are black.Hindquarters: Viewed from the rear the legs are straight and parallel, set slightly wider than the forelegs. The hindquarters are well boned and muscular with good angulation to be in balance with the front shoulder angulation. Thighs are muscular and broad when viewed from the side. The hocks are moderately short and vertical when standing. Rear dewclaws should be removed.Coat: The coat is a double coat. The natural untrimmed coat length varies from 1 ½ " to 6". While the outer guard hair is coarser than the softer undercoat, it is not wiry or curly. The body coat has a slight to moderate wave. The furnishings on the head form a fall over the eyes and a moustache and beard on the muzzle. The legs are covered and protected by long, dense coat. Trimming of the natural coat is needed for suitable shape and upkeep.Trimming for Presentation in the Show Ring: The Black Russian Terrier should be trimmed so that the dog's outline is clearly defined. The trimmed length of coat and leg furnishings may vary from 0.2" to 6" depending upon the location on the body. The fall and muzzle furnishings may be longer than 6". In no case should grooming be given more weight than structure, movement and balance when evaluating the Black Russian Terrier.The only acceptable color for the Black Russian Terrier is solid black or black with scattered gray hairs. Any other color is considered a disqualification.Gait: A well-balanced Black Russian Terrier should move freely in a smooth, fluid motion. In movement the normal head carriage is extended forward and the backline remains level. As movement accelerates, the feet will converge toward a centerline. The Black Russian Terrier covers a lot of ground through strong reach of the forelegs and drive of the hindquarters.Temperament: The character and temperament of the Black Russian Terrier is of utmost importance. The Black Russian Terrier is a calm, confident, courageous and self-assured dog. He is highly intelligent and adapts well to training. The Black Russian Terrier was initially bred to guard and protect. He is alert and responsive, instinctively protective, determined, fearless, deeply loyal to family, is aloof and therefore does not relish intrusion by strangers into his personal space. Shyness or excessive excitability is a serious fault.Faults: Any departure from the foregoing ideal should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded is in proportion to its degree.Serious FaultsLight boneLack of substancePoor musculatureMature male under 27"or over 30"Mature female under 26" or over 29"Light colored eyesOne missing toothShyness or excessive excitabilityDisqualifications:Nose color other than blackTwo or more missing teethAny bite other than a scissors biteAny coat color other than solid black or black with scattered gray hairs.Standards approved May 12, 2009Effective July 1, 2009
Big, Beautiful, Black: This Giant Breed's Standard
European Appearance Standards (FCI)
Males range from 25 1/2 to 28 inches (66-72 cm)
Females range from 25 to 27 inches (64-70 cm)
He has massive bone structure and well-developed muscles. The skin is tight and elastic, without any folds or dewlap. His coat is either black or black with gray hairs and is rough, hard and very dense. He wears a mustache on the upper lip, a beard on the lower lip and eyebrows that are rough and bristled. The coat is longer on the neck and withers forming a mane.
American Appearance Standards (AKC)
Males range from 27 to 30 inches
Females range from 26 to 29 inches
The desired height to length ratio, approx. 9.5 to 10. Thus, the dog is slightly longer than tall. Females may be slightly longer than males. The length is measured from point of shoulder to rear edge of the pelvis. The Black Russian Terrier must have large bones and well-developed muscles. Females are to appear feminine but not lacking in substance.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size: Any height deviation is a serious fault. Height consideration should not outweigh that of type, proportion, movement and other functional attributes. General balance is more important than absolute size.
Proportion: The desired height to length ratio of the Black Russian Terrier is approximately 9.5 to 10. Thus the dog is slightly longer than tall. Females may be slightly longer than males. The length is measured from point of shoulder to rear edge of the pelvis.
Substance: The Black Russian Terrier must have large bones and well-developed musculature. Females are definitely to appear feminine but never lacking in substance. Light bone, lack of substance, and poor musculature are serious faults.
Head, Neck, Topline and Body
Head: The head must be in proportion to the body and give the appearance of power and strength. It is approximately equal to the length of neck and not less than 40% of the height of the dog at the withers. The eyes are oval, of medium size, dark, and set relatively wide apart. Eye rims are black without sagging or prominent haw. Light eyes are a serious fault. The ears are medium in size, triangularly shaped, set high, but not above, the level of the skull. The ear leather is dense, rounded at the bottom, hanging with the front edge lying against the head and terminating at approximately mid-cheek. Cropped ears are not acceptable. The skull is moderately wide with round, but not too pronounced cheek bones. The supraorbital arches and occiput bones are moderately expressed. The back skull is flat. The stop is moderate. The back skull is slightly longer than the muzzle measured from the stop to the occiput and stop to end of nose, an approximate ratio of 5:4. The muzzle is broad with a slight tapering towards the nose. A moustache and beard emphasize volume and give the muzzle a square shape. Viewed in profile, the topline of the muzzle is parallel to the topline of the backskull. The nose is large and black. Nose color other than black is a disqualification. Lips are thick, fleshy, black, tight and without flews. The gums have dark pigmentation. The teeth are large and white with full dentition. Any missing tooth is a severe fault. The incisors form a straight line at the base. A correct bite is a scissors bite. Two or more missing teeth or bite other than a scissors bite is a disqualification.
Neck: The neck should be thick, muscular and powerful. The nape is strong and well expressed. There should be no pendulous or excessive dewlap. The length of the neck and the length of the head should be approximately the same. The neck is set at an approximate 45 degree angle to the line of the back.
Body: The whole structure of the body should give the impression of strength. The chest is oval shaped, deep and wide with well-sprung ribs. The bottom line of the chest extends to the elbows or below and is not less than 50% of the dog's height measured from the withers. The forechest is pronounced. The withers are high, well developed and more pronounced in the male than in the female. There is a slight slope from the top of the withers into a straight, firm back. The back is approximately ½ of the distance between the top of the withers to the base of the tail. The last half of the backline is comprised of two equal parts, the loin and the croup measured to the base of tail. (The ratio of back to loin to croup measured to base of tail is 2:1:1.) The loin is short, wide, muscular, slightly arched and elastic. The croup is wide, muscular, and slopes slightly (5 to 10 degrees). The tail is thick, set moderately high, and is carried at an approximate 45 degree angle from the horizontal. When the tail is docked, there are 3 to 5 vertebrae remaining. An undocked tail is not to be penalized. The preferred shape of an undocked tail resembles a sickle or saber. The abdomen is moderately tucked up and firm.
Forequarters: Shoulders are well laid-back with blades broad and sloping. There is good return of upper arm so that the angle between the shoulder blade and the upper arm is approximately 100 degrees. Upper arms are muscular. Elbows sit close to the body and turn neither in nor out while standing or moving. The forelegs are straight, thick, of medium length, and parallel when viewed from the front. Length of the foreleg to the elbow is approximately 50% of dog's height at the withers. Pasterns are short, thick, and almost vertical. Front dewclaws should be removed. Feet are large, compact, and round in shape. Nails are black.
Hindquarters: Viewed from the rear the legs are straight and parallel, set slightly wider than the forelegs. The hindquarters are well boned and muscular with good angulation to be in balance with the front shoulder angulation. Thighs are muscular and broad when viewed from the side. The hocks are moderately short and vertical when standing. Rear dewclaws should be removed.
Coat: The coat is a double coat. The natural untrimmed coat length varies from 1 ½ " to 6". While the outer guard hair is coarser than the softer undercoat, it is not wiry or curly. The body coat has a slight to moderate wave. The furnishings on the head form a fall over the eyes and a moustache and beard on the muzzle. The legs are covered and protected by long, dense coat. Trimming of the natural coat is needed for suitable shape and upkeep.
Trimming for Presentation in the Show Ring: The Black Russian Terrier should be trimmed so that the dog's outline is clearly defined. The trimmed length of coat and leg furnishings may vary from 0.2" to 6" depending upon the location on the body. The fall and muzzle furnishings may be longer than 6". In no case should grooming be given more weight than structure, movement and balance when evaluating the Black Russian Terrier.
The only acceptable color for the Black Russian Terrier is solid black or black with scattered gray hairs. Any other color is considered a disqualification.
Gait: A well-balanced Black Russian Terrier should move freely in a smooth, fluid motion. In movement the normal head carriage is extended forward and the backline remains level. As movement accelerates, the feet will converge toward a centerline. The Black Russian Terrier covers a lot of ground through strong reach of the forelegs and drive of the hindquarters.
Temperament: The character and temperament of the Black Russian Terrier is of utmost importance. The Black Russian Terrier is a calm, confident, courageous and self-assured dog. He is highly intelligent and adapts well to training. The Black Russian Terrier was initially bred to guard and protect. He is alert and responsive, instinctively protective, determined, fearless, deeply loyal to family, is aloof and therefore does not relish intrusion by strangers into his personal space. Shyness or excessive excitability is a serious fault.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing ideal should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded is in proportion to its degree.
Serious Faults
Light bone
Lack of substance
Poor musculature
Mature male under 27"or over 30"
Mature female under 26" or over 29"
Light colored eyes
One missing tooth
Shyness or excessive excitability
Disqualifications:
Nose color other than black
Two or more missing teeth
Any bite other than a scissors bite
Any coat color other than solid black or black with scattered gray hairs.
Standards approved May 12, 2009
Effective July 1, 2009
TO: Jeff _ Chornoi Alexandra's BRT Kennels
Please drop us a line if you have any questions about Black Russian Terriers, our dogs or want to know when the next litter may be available. If you're a fellow BRT fan, we'd also love to hear from you about your own furry bear story!Thanks, Jeff Top Dog _ Chornoi Alexandra's BRTscabrt.com
Please drop us a line if you have any questions about Black Russian Terriers, our dogs or want to know when the next litter may be available.
If you're a fellow BRT fan, we'd also love to
hear from you about your own furry bear story!
Thanks,
Jeff
Top Dog _ Chornoi Alexandra's BRTs
What's in our name?
Literaly, "Chornoi", means “black” in slavic languages, and "Alexandra", comes from the female "protector of man”.
Chornoi Alexandra's was registered in the Former Soviet Republic of Estonia in 2003 with the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). We started small with one bitch, genius, beautiful, and loyal female Orkula Effi (we call her Molly Bear), and had the goal of reproducing her to give others the opportunity to love such an amazing animal.
News: Our girl, Goldi's litter will be available soon.
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