Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel
Compare the Black Russian Terrier to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Russian Terriers and Boerboels.
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Origin Country
Russia
South Africa
Origin Year
1940 AD
1652 AD
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
Medium
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Black Russian Terrier
Boerboel
