Black Russian Terrier vs Samoyed
Compare the Black Russian Terrier to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Russian Terriers and Samoyeds.
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Origin Country
Russia
Russia
Origin Year
1940 AD
1890 AD
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
None to Low
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Black Russian Terrier
Samoyed
