​Breeding for Tomorrow's Black Russian Terrier, Preserving Yesterday's Legacy

Finding A BRT Breeder
 
The BRTCC does NOT  recommend, guarantee, endorse, rate breeders, their kennels, or their stock.
 
It is important to do your homework before making a commitment to a breeder.
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Meet the Breeder. This can be done through phone calls, video calls, and meet and greets.

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​ Find out that  the breeder is committed to educating and supporting their puppy families.
Review and understand purchase contract - it is an important detail will not be skipped by a reputable ethical breeder who cares deeply about how and where their puppy would live ​

​​Ask to visit the breeder’s home or kennel and observe the premises and puppies to ensure they are being raised in a clean and loving environment.​

Canadian Law requires any breeder selling a pure bred dog to register it with CKC or other national registry incorporated under animal Pedigree Act.  You must receive a puppy registration papers within 6 months of the date of sale unless contractually delayed based on the timing of spaying or neutering the do

​​Ask the breeder if they perform health and genetic testing
on their breeding dogs.
Health of  your puppy:
Your  puppy should come home microchipped, with the first set of puppy vaccinations and health certificate from the breeder's vet. 

BRTCC Code Of Ethics

BRTCC By Laws

BRTCC Membership Application

BRTCC Board Of Directors  2025- 2026 

Secretary/Treasurer

Irena Polonsky brtccsecretary@gmail.com.

President

Igor Polonsky

Vice President 

Jean Brown 

Ontario Regional Director
Shain Cox

Ontario Regional Director

Marina Yevko

B.C Regional Director ​
Victoria Dakus 

  N.S Regional Director

Anna Garbes  ​

Quebec Regional
Director
Lorraine Potvin

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Alberta Regional Director 
Dr. Alexandria Horner 

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​​​Form Equals Function 
Do not let the word "terrier" in the Black Russian Terrier name mislead you. In Canada, the BRT belongs to the working group and is not a true terrier. This breed is constructed to be a tank but has the elegance and agility of a cat. With a temperament designed to please the Black Russian Terrier makes an excellent working dog and companion.

The Canadian Working Dog Federation​

As of June 8th, 2018, we are happy to be part of the launch of the Canadian Working Dog Federation and support members of the BRTCC and those working with or wanting to work with their Black Russian Terriers in IPO and utility dog sports. Thank you to all those involved who made this possible.
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                                                                                                                       Please visit their website by clicking here.

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