Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle
Compare the Black Russian Terrier to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Russian Terriers and Poodles.
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
1940 AD
1200 AD
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Black Russian Terrier
Poodle
