Bernese Mountain Dog vs Black Russian Terrier vs Border Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bernese Mountain Dog	Black Russian Terrier	Border Terrier
Origins	Switzerland	Russia	England Scotland
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	25	116	92
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names	Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog, Berner	Chornyi, Terrier Noir Russem, Schwarzer Russicher Terrier, Tchiorny Terrier, Mustaterrieri, Black Terrier, Russian Bear Schnauzer, BRT, Stalin's Dog	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers
Price	$800-$1000	$1800-$2500	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Bernese Mountain Dog vs Black Russian Terrier vs Border Terrier

Size	Large	Giant	Small
Weight	Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg)	80-143 pounds (36-65 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg)	111.5 pounds (50.5 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 25-29 inches (64-74 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm)	Male: 27 inches (69 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Hair & Care - Bernese Mountain Dog vs Black Russian Terrier vs Border Terrier

Coat	Dense	Rough Curly Waterproof	Rough
Colors	White Black	Gray Black	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten
Grooming	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Bernese Mountain Dogs shed above average.	Black Russian Terriers shed none to minimal.	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Bernese Mountain Dog vs Black Russian Terrier vs Border Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Intelligent Faithful Loyal	Brave Energetic Lively Confident Stable Affectionate Gentle Independent Cheerful Playful Defensive Social	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Bernese Mountain Dogs are easy to train.	Black Russian Terriers are easy to train.	Border Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Black Russian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Black Russian Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bernese Mountain Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Black Russian Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Bernese Mountain Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Black Russian Terriers are one of the best watchdogs.	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Bernese Mountain Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Black Russian Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Black Russian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Black Russian Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bernese Mountain Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Black Russian Terriers have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Black Russian Terriers have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Black Russian Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Border Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bernese Mountain Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Black Russian Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Bernese Mountain Dog vs Black Russian Terrier vs Border Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Black Russian Terriers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Black Russian Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Black Russian Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Black Russian Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Russian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Black Russian Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bernese Mountain Dogs are generally with other pets.	Black Russian Terriers are generally with other pets.	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bernese Mountain Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Black Russian Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Black Russian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Bernese Mountain Dog vs Black Russian Terrier vs Border Terrier

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Black Russian Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Cancer Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Panosteitis Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Urinary Stones	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures
Life Expectancy	7-10 years	10-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Bernese Mountain Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Black Russian Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Bernese Mountain Dogs have an average exercise need.	Black Russian Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bernese Mountain Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Black Russian Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Bernese Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Black Russian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Black Russian Terrier is an average drooler.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bernese Mountain Dog vs Black Russian Terrier vs Border Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-14 puppies, average 8	6-12 puppies	2-8 puppies
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