Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Comparison – Which dog is better American Akita or Black Terrier?

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Name	Akita	Black Russian Terrier
Origins	Japan	Russia
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Akita and Black Russian Terrier. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Black Terrier Mustaterrieri Russian Bear Schnauzer Schwarzer Russicher Terrier Stalin's Dog Tchiorny Terrier Terrier Noir Russem Chornyi
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Akita and a Black Russian Terrier. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Akita and a Black Russian Terrier. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	80-143 pounds (36-65 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	111.5 pounds (50.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Black Russian Terrier? Is an Akita taller than a Black Russian Terrier?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 25-29 inches (64-74 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (69 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (68 cm)

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Akita and a Black Russian Terrier. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1200	$1800-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Akita or Black Russian Terrier?	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Black Russian Terrier is easier than average to get.

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare training requirements.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare alertness levels.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare territorial behaviors.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Akita and a Black Russian Terrier. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Playful Independent Energetic Confident Affectionate Lively Gentle Social Cheerful Brave Stable Defensive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Akita vs Black Russian Terrier?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs Black Russian Terrier?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Black Russian Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Black Russian Terrier social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Akita vs Black Russian Terrier?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Akita vs Black Russian Terrier? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Black Russian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Black Russian Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare adaptability levels.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Black Russian Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Black Russian Terrier?	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.

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black Russian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Russian Terrier bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare average lifespans.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Black Russian Terrier: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Akita and a Black Russian Terrier. Which breed is healthier?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Black Russian Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Akita vs Black Russian Terrier?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Black Russian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs Black Russian Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Black Russian Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Elbow Dysplasia Urinary Stones

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare activity levels.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs Black Russian Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or Black Russian Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Black Russian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or Black Russian Terrier?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Akita and Black Russian Terrier? Compare breed colors.	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Gray
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare drooling amounts.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Black Russian Terrier is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black Russian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Akita and a Black Russian Terrier? Compare fur types.	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Rough Curly Waterproof
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Akita or Black Russian Terrier? Do Akita dogs shed more than Black Russian Terrier dogs?	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare kid-friendliness.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Akita or Black Russian Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Akita or Black Russian Terrier?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Akita or Black Russian Terrier? Can an Akita and a Black Russian Terrier be friends? Do Akita dogs get along with Black Russian Terrier dogs?	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Akita vs Black Russian Terrier?	Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Black Russian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Russian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Black Russian Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Black Russian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Akita or a Black Russian Terrier? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Akita and Black Russian Terrier. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Akita and Black Russian Terrier. Which has larger litters?	3-12 puppies	6-12 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Akita and Black Russian Terrier breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Akita and Black Russian Terrier. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Akita vs Black Russian Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Akita and Black Russian Terrier. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Akita and Black Russian Terrier. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Akita and Black Russian Terrier. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	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

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