Black Russian Terrier vs Rat Terrier
Compare the Black Russian Terrier to the Rat Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Russian Terriers and Rat Terriers.
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-18 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
10-18 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
10-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Origin Country
Russia
United States
Origin Year
1940 AD
1800 AD
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
27 MPH
Strength
Very High
Low to Medium
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-18 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Black Russian Terrier
Rat Terrier
