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Name	Alpine Mastiff	Black Russian Terrier	Boerboel
Origins	Switzerland	Russia	South Africa
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Group	Extinct	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Molosser	Black Terrier Mustaterrieri Russian Bear Schnauzer Schwarzer Russicher Terrier Stalin's Dog Tchiorny Terrier Terrier Noir Russem Chornyi	South African Mastiff South African Boerboel
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Which is the smallest dog, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	Giant	Giant	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Black Russian Terrier? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel weight comparison:	340-350 pounds (154-160 kg)	80-143 pounds (36-65 kg)	154-200 pounds (70-90 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	345 pounds (157 kg)	111.5 pounds (50.5 kg)	177 pounds (80 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel height comparison:	35-40 inches (89-101 cm)	Male: 25-29 inches (64-74 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 25-28 inches (64-70 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (59-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	37.5 inches (95 cm)	Male: 27 inches (69 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 23-25.5 inches (62 cm)

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Which is more expensive?	Unavailable	$1800-$2500	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.	Frequent: The Black Russian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Boerboel is easier than average to get.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel trainability comparison.	Alpine Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Boerboel dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boerboel dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alpine Mastiff dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boerboel dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly	Playful Independent Energetic Confident Affectionate Lively Gentle Social Cheerful Brave Stable Defensive	Intelligent Confident Obedient Dominant Territorial
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Boerboel dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel?	Average to High: Alpine Mastiff dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Black Russian Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Boerboel dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel social needs comparison:	Alpine Mastiff dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Boerboel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alpine Mastiff dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Boerboel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alpine Mastiff dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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.	Boerboel 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

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel playfulness comparison:	Alpine Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Black Russian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Boerboels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel?	Average: The Alpine Mastiff barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Boerboel rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alpine Mastiff 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.	It is not recommended to keep the Boerboel breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Alpine Mastiff dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Black Russian Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Boerboel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	Alpine Mastiff dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Alpine Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Russian Terrier bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Boerboel bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Alpine Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black Russian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Boerboel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel mouthiness comparison:	Alpine Mastiff dogs have a higher than 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.	Boerboel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel?	Alpine Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	Black Russian Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Boerboels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Elbow Dysplasia Urinary Stones	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Epilepsy Joint Dysplasia Vaginal Hyperplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Alpine Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Black Russian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Boerboel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel lifespan comparison. How long do Alpine Mastiff, Black Russian Terrier and Boerboel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Alpine Mastiff: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Black Russian Terrier: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boerboel: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel energy level comparison:	Alpine Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boerboel dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alpine Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Black Russian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Boerboel dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	Alpine Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Boerboel dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	15 to 16 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.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Alpine Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Boerboel has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel coat comparison:	Rough	Rough Curly Waterproof	Dense Shiny Smooth
Colors What are the original Alpine Mastiff, Black Russian Terrier and Boerboel color?	Brindle Brown	Black Gray	Red Cream Brown Tawny Brindle Reddish
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Alpine Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Boerboel requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Alpine Mastiff dogs shed above average. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Boerboel dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel?	High 🔼 The Alpine Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black Russian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boerboel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Alpine Mastiff 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.	The Boerboel drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Good With Comparison

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

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Alpine Mastiff or Black Russian Terrier or Boerboel? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel?	Not really Alpine Mastiff 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.	Not really Boerboel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Alpine Mastiff and Black Russian Terrier and Boerboel have?	5-12 puppies	6-12 puppies	7-10 puppies
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Alpine Mastiff vs Black Russian Terrier vs Boerboel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc.

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