About Black Russian Terriers - Temperament

Temperament

The Black Russian Terrier was bred to be a guard dog and as such it's natural instinct is to guard and to protect his domicile surroundings, owners and their siblings. The Black Russian Terrier has been described as a defensive protector. Unlike other guard dogs that will strike out at a perpetrator, the Black Russian Terrier will wait for the perpetrator to come to him and within a few feet will strike at the perpetrator.

In describing the temperament, the Black Russian Terrier is a very stubborn and dominant dog and needs a very strong personality or alpha to rule him. This dog is not for the first time dog owner.

It is imperative that the Black Russian Terrier be taken for training by a professional dog trainer who is familiar with the breed. Once trained the Black Russian Terrier is one of the most loveable and loyal dog that you can have. Black Russian Terrier owners are known to have more than one dog in their homes.

           Illarion (Larry) greeting visitors at Corbeau Arena, Detroit 2010

     Illarion (Larry) has a new friend at the Corbeau Arena Detroit 2010

     Illarion (Larry) continues to show his excellent temperament at the Corbeau
                                  Arena Detroit Michigan 2010