HampshireHelping Hounds Hampshire
Otis
SexMale
Age7 months
BreedRussian Black Terrier X
Otis is in our Grayshott kennels waiting for his forever home! He was found in the streets. He has been living with 3 other dogs without any issues.
Russian Black Terrier Rescue Dogs in the UK
Russian Black Terrier
A giant working dog bred for protection and strength.
Developed in the Soviet Union for military use, the Russian Black Terrier is a powerful and imposing breed. Despite their size, they are known to be gentle with family when properly socialized. Their thick black coat requires regular maintenance.
Quick Facts
- Size
- Large
- Breed Group
- Working
- Lifespan
- 10–12 Years
- Exercise Needs
- More than 2 hours per day
- Grooming Needs
- High
- Shedding
- No
- Barking Tendency
- Medium
- Trainability
- Highly trainable but requires consistent and early training due to their dominant and protective nature.
- Temperament
- Loyal, bold, and intelligent. Protective of their family, they are reserved with strangers and make excellent guard dogs.
FAQ
How can I find a Russian Black Terrier near me?
We've found Russian Black Terrier dogs looking for a home across 2 areas including Hampshire and Scotland. Use the filter options at the top of the page to enter your location and find a Russian Black Terrier near you. Don't forget about the many international dogs looking for homes in the UK too.
How many Russian Black Terrier dogs are in rescue?
We've found 2 Russian Black Terrier dogs currently looking for homes across 2 charities in the UK.
How do I adopt a Russian Black Terrier?
The process to adopt a dog varies from charity to charity, but the process is usually similar. If you've found a dog you'd like to adopt or learn more about, be sure to click through to the charity and follow their adoption process. We've also written a detailed guide on what the adoption process usually involves that you can check out here if you'd like to learn more.
How much does it cost to adopt a Russian Black Terrier?
The cost of adopting a dog can vary, but is usually between £150 and £450. Some factors that can influence the cost include the dogs age and the charity that is looking after them. You can speak to the charity about their adoption fees.
Can I adopt a Russian Black Terrier puppy?
There is currently 1 Russian Black Terrier puppy on Rescue Finder looking for a home; you can use the filter options at the top of the page to show only puppies.
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