A New Dog - A New Book
Tchiorny Terrier
A Definitive Chronicle of the Black Russian Terrier
The purpose of this book is to compile an historical version of the development of the Black Russian Terrier and provide enthusiasts with a comprehensive description of this dog breed in a detailed and clearly expressed format. This account covers the BRT's reason for being, the breeders, concept, primary, secondary and tertiary breeds, development, refinement and much more. Walk with me as we explore the adventure that created the incomparable Black Russian Terrier.
"The uniqueness of this undertaking is in its examination of the genetic structure of the Black Russian Terrier by looking at its constituent parts and examining the benefits each progenitor contributed to the mix."
Donald B. Anderson was born in Ontario Canada in 1936 and throughout his lifetime has been involved with dogs from family mutts to pure bred breeds, including the Great Dane, English Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Newfoundland Dog, Bullmastiff, and Giant Schnauzer.
He gained experience in the aspects of canine genetics through studies, breeding applications and exhibiting with his Bullmastiffs and Giant Schnauzers.
Donald developed an excited interest in the Black Russian Terrier in 2002 while engaged in a research project on the history and development of the world of fighting dogs. He became fascinated with the genetic application and blending of specific characteristics selected by Russian Army breeders and canine geneticists in the development of this new breed. He recognized that the parent breed selections and identified traits for a new military working dog required knowledge, planning, perseverance and considerable risk management, from the Russian authorities assigned this monumental task, not to mention the enormous financial requirements. Donald was further captivated by the courage to draw on experience from an earlier requirement, for a military horse, as well as experiments in developing a hound dog. The approach to the challenge, presented at that time in history, speaks highly for the research, planning abilities and tenacity of the Black Russian Terrier originators.
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