Black Russian Terrier vs Great Dane
Compare Black Russian Terriers to Great Danes. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Origin Country
Russia
Unspecified
Origin Year
1940 AD
-1400 BC
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Black Russian Terrier
Great Dane
