Black Russian Terrier vs Rottweiler
Compare Black Russian Terriers to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
1940 AD
100 AD
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low to Medium
Medium
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Black Russian Terrier
Rottweiler
