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Remembering those no longer with us. / Re: Goodbye sweet Bear
« on: July 31, 2008, 07:31:59 am »
So sorry for your loss.
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Black Russian Terrier Discussions & Pictures / Re: black russian terriers
« on: July 25, 2008, 03:41:46 pm »
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!
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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Introduce Yourself to the Forum / Re: Hello Everyone!!!! Intro Jack and Bill in Colorado!!!
« on: July 23, 2008, 08:05:04 am »
Hi All,
I'm new to the board today as well. My girl is a 2 1/2 year old Black Russian Terrier named Cleo. I will try to figure out how to post a picture of her. I can tell that this site is going to be addicting
I'm new to the board today as well. My girl is a 2 1/2 year old Black Russian Terrier named Cleo. I will try to figure out how to post a picture of her. I can tell that this site is going to be addicting
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Black Russian Terrier Discussions & Pictures / Re: black russian terriers
« on: July 23, 2008, 07:54:11 am »
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!
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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