2024 BRTCA Outstanding Sire "Michael" and Register of Merit Excellent "Pickles"
AKC Breeder of Merit Bronze Level
2024 BRTCA Outstanding Sire "Michael" and Register of Merit Excellent "Pickles"
AKC Breeder of Merit Bronze Level

We fell in love with the Black Russian Terrier about 17 years ago. With help from friends, we were able to import our first BRT from Russia, Chigasovo Kennels. That dog is "Thatch", GChB Ya Black Beard Iz Chigasovo, TT CGC. At almost 15 years old, Thatch passed away. His memory remains the center of our hearts and home. 15-OCT-2009 thru 19-MAY-2024. We are so proud of all his accomplishments; his legacy lives on through our breeding program.
We live an active Southern California lifestyle, and our dogs are included in the many activities we enjoy. They are at home at the beach and in the snow; they enjoy hiking and swimming. They are smart, friendly, and they guard appropriately. Our Black Russians do not live in kennels; they live in our house as family dogs. Black Beard-bred dogs participate in many sports, including conformation, rally, obedience, scent work, and tracking.

We do our best to select breeding pairs who exemplify type, temperament, and good health. Our goal is to produce dogs who can help secure the future of healthy Black Russian Terriers while preserving genetic diversity. "Cornbread" recently finish his AKC Championship with strong competition, being awarded Best of Breed from the classes over all the Champions in the ring! AKC CH Black Beard's Live Like It's Your Last Day CGC, (CHIC No. 212886). Cornbread is owned and loved by Renee DeClouette and Mark Holland, Jr. and co-owned by Christine Robinson.
