Standard FCI
Translation: Translated from Russian to Frensch on September 29.1993 by Mr.R.Triquet, with the collaboration of Mm Annie Allain, assistand professor of Russian at the University of Lille III, France. Translated from Frensch to Englisch on July 28.1995 by Christopher Arts and Jane Pamoalone.
Origin: Russia
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID: STANDART 29.09.1983.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I:
Group 2
Pinscher and Schnauzer
Molossoid breeds
Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs and other breeds.
Section 1.4
Tchiorny Terrier
GENERAL APPEARANCE The size of the Black Terriers is larger than an average dog. Black Terriers are strong, with massive one structure and well-developed muscles. The skin is tight and elastic, without any or dewlap.
Dogs of this breed are assertive, wary of strangers and resistant; the adjust easly to different climates. The Black Terrier must yield to training.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Robust and rustic.
Faults Feeble or fragile appearance, insufficient muscle tone.
Major faults Light bone structure, weak muscle tone, frail and weak constitution.
INDEX OF THE FORMAT The proportion of the length of the body vs. the height at the withers is 100 : 105.
Faults Format slightly too large (106 :108).
Major faults Format too large (in excess of 108)
BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT Extremely energetic, hardy, stable temperament, but very lively, with strong reactions of defense.
Faults Timid, excessively excitable, passiv.
Major faults Fearful, extremely excitable, extremely passive.
CARACTERISTICS TYPICAL FOR EACH SEX Clearly expressed, depending on the sex. Male dogs are of greater size, more masculine and more massive than bitches.
Faults Minor deviation from the required sexual characteristics.
Major faults Strong deviation from the required charactristics. Male with a feminine appearance or vice versa.
HEAD Long and moderately narro skull with well-roundet cheekbones. The forehead is flat. The stop is market but not too pronounced. The muzzle is parallel with the topline of the skull. The muzzle is massive, slightly tapering. The lenght of the muzzle is slightly less than the length of the skull. The moustache and the beard give the muzzle a truncated and square appearance. The lips are thick and full. The upper lip is adjusted to the of line of the lower jam without forming flews.
Faults Head too small, forehead roundet, stop hardly market or excessively pronounced, protruding cheekbones, soft lips.
Major faults Coarse head, too light or too heavy, roundet head; muzzle short, pointed or turned.up.
EARS Attached high on the head, hanging down straight from the base, small and triangular in shape. The front rim of the ear hangs down against the cheekbones.
Faults Ears set too low; long ears, flying ears, ears held apart from the cheekbones.
Major faults Ears standing up from the base, semi-erect ears.