Black Russian Terrier vs Briard
Compare the Black Russian Terrier to the Briard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Russian Terriers and Briards.
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
50-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Origin Country
Russia
France
Origin Year
1940 AD
1200 AD
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
19 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
Low
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Black Russian Terrier
Briard
