Used 17 Breeds to Create the Black Russian Terrier #terrier

The black Russian terrier was developed in the former USSR for the use as a military dog. Around 17 breeds were used to create this breed, including the Airedale terrier, the Giant Schnauzer, and the Rottweiler, the Newfoundland, the Caucasian Shepherd Dog and other breeds. The reason the creators used so many breeds is that they wanted the Black Russian terrier to have different trait such as large size, strong work ethic, high trainability, adaptability, and the ability to withstand the cold.