Through our Black Russian Terriers and their puppies, our Guardian Bears BRT family has grown to include some of the most special human beings we’ve ever known. Our first litter led us into a beautiful friendship with Dr. Jonathan McClinton, who became dad and best friend to Niko...  

Having a championship mentality means you believe you have what it takes to win, and will put in the time and effort into being the best at whatever it is you do. At Guardian Bears Kennel, we employ that mentality when it comes to...

In January 2015, at just 19 months of age, Guardian Bears’ Arisha (AKC GCH Arisha Krasa Russkaya Nochnaya Zvezda) reached AKC Bronze-Level Grand Champion status. She sailed into history by becoming...

At Guardian Bears Kennel, our clients know we take great pride in our pups and want to match our Black Russian Terrier puppies with loving and caring families. We also want to know...

If you own Black Russian Terriers (BRT) or want to learn more about the breed, one of the most important things to know is they have lots of energy and require regular exercise. They also need... 

At Guardian Bears Kennel, we love meeting potential pet owners that are as committed to the success of their dog as we are...

There are a variety of health tests that most breeding dogs should have performed prior to being used in a breeding program. This article focuses on testing in the Black Russian Terrier. Breeders who...

At Guardian Bears Kennel, we’re excited this holiday season to welcome our litter of eight beautiful Black Russian Terrier (BRT) puppies...

Solid performances by two of our youngest Bears resulted in an astounding 18 wins, 27 points, an AKC Championship and an AKC Grand Championship....

At Guardian Bears Kennel, we breed Black Russian Terriers (BRT) to be loyal and hard-working dogs. If you’re looking for a dog that will be both a social companion and a watchful protector...

At Guardian Bears Kennel, we provide a healthy, nurturing and dynamic environment for our Black Russian Terrier puppies...

If you’re considering a Black Russian Terrier, there are a few things to think about before purchasing or adopting your new family member...

by Richard Hawkes, DVM

Now that you have acquired your Black Russian Terrier, there is some basic veterinary care advice I would like to share that should be useful. First on the list is...

by DeAnne Hawkes

When Richard and I were in Atlanta for the August 2014 AKC dog shows, the heat was on in a big way, especially for two of our youngest Black Russian Terriers – Arisha and Mishka...

The world of conformation dog shows has an interesting structure and a complex point system....

You have fallen in love with the breed and its vivacious, loving, passionately loyal nature. You have read all about them and believe that they are the right dog for your home and...

A powerful yet loving breed created by the Soviet military's Red Star Kennel, Black Russian Terriers are known for their guardian instincts, their strong build, and their need for...