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The Black Russian Terrier, also called the Chornyi Terrier, originates in the USSR and the breed dates back to the 1940s. These dogs reach about 75 centimetres in height and weigh between 45 and 50 kilograms. Bred as a guard dog, Black Russian Terriers develop loyal and fierce connections with children and will protect them. These dogs are very intelligent but as with other clever dogs that can lead to stubbornness. Happy as a family dog, the Black Russian Terrier will perform guard duties whether asked to or not. They are not amused by strangers or visitors.
Temperament
Strong, confident, energetic
Breed Fast Facts
80 - 140 lbs
Very Large
High
Low
Very
10 to 11 years
Dogs having been living in California for as many as 14,000 years now, according to forensic evidence found in the region. As for the little islands off the coast of the United States’ third-largest state, Natives brought domesticated dogs there some 6,000 years as hunting companions. It’s possible that nearly all of those early dogs were replaced by European-bred species after the 17th century, except for the coyote—a member of the dog family! Today the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in California, followed by the French Bulldog and the German Shepherd.
In 2012, the town of Idyllwild, California elected a Golden Retriever named Max as its mayor.
Famous local pooches on Instagram include Tuna the Chiweenie, a rescue with an overbite and a big wardrobe.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger adopted a dog during the pandemic and named it after his character on Predator: Dutch.
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