Black Russian Terrier vs Chihuahua
Compare the Black Russian Terrier to the Chihuahua. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Russian Terriers and Chihuahuas.
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-20 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
6-9 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
3-6 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Origin Country
Russia
Mexico
Origin Year
1940 AD
1850 AD
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-20 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Black Russian Terrier
Chihuahua
