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Name	Black Russian Terrier	Bouvier des Ardennes	Briard
Origins	Russia	Belgium	France
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Black Terrier Mustaterrieri Russian Bear Schnauzer Schwarzer Russicher Terrier Stalin's Dog Tchiorny Terrier Terrier Noir Russem Chornyi	Ardennes Cattle Dog	Berger Briard Berger De Brie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Which is the smallest dog, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	Giant	Large Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Bouvier des Ardennes? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard weight comparison:	80-143 pounds (36-65 kg)	Male: 62–77 pounds (28–35 kg), Female: 49–62 pounds (22–28 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	111.5 pounds (50.5 kg)	Male: 62–77 pounds (28–35 kg), Female: 49–62 pounds (22–28 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)
Height Which is taller, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard height comparison:	Male: 25-29 inches (64-74 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 22–25 inches (55–63 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–57 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (69 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 22–25 inches (55–63 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–57 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2500	$500-$600	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	Frequent: The Black Russian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Average: The Bouvier des Ardennes is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Bouvier des Ardennes dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard trainability comparison.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are easy to train. See more.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	Black Russian Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Black Russian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are average defenders. See more.	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Confident Affectionate Lively Gentle Social Cheerful Brave Stable Defensive	Curious Playful Adaptable Obstinate	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard?	Average to High: Black Russian Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard social needs comparison:	Black Russian Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Black Russian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Bouvier des Ardennes is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Briard 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

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard playfulness comparison:	Average: Black Russian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Bouvier des Ardenness, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard?	Average: The Black Russian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bouvier des Ardennes barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bouvier des Ardennes breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Briard breed in the home.
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Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Black Russian Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	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.	Briard dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Russian Terrier bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bouvier des Ardennes bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard bite force: Ordinary.
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 Black Russian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bouvier des Ardennes has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard mouthiness comparison:	Black Russian Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard?	Black Russian Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Bouvier des Ardennes is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Briard is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Elbow Dysplasia Urinary Stones	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Black Russian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Bouvier des Ardennes should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard lifespan comparison. How long do Black Russian Terrier, Bouvier des Ardennes and Briard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Black Russian Terrier: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Bouvier des Ardennes: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Black Russian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bouvier des Ardennes's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard coat comparison:	Rough Curly Waterproof	Double	Fine
Colors What are the original Black Russian Terrier, Bouvier des Ardennes and Briard color?	Black Gray	Black Fawn Grey	Black Gray Tawny
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard grooming comparison:	Average: The Black Russian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Bouvier des Ardennes requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or {name3 shedding:	Black Russian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs shed above average. See more.	Briard dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard 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, Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard?	Medium ⏺ The Black Russian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bouvier des Ardennes has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Black Russian Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Bouvier des Ardennes is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Black Russian Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are generally with other pets.	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? Which dog is more friendly?	Black Russian Terrier dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard?	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard?	Yes Black Russian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bouvier des Ardennes dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Briard dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Black Russian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bouvier des Ardennes is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Briard is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Black Russian Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Bouvier des Ardenness are usually recommended for elderly people.	Briards are usually recommended for elderly people.

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard 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: Black Russian Terrier or Bouvier des Ardennes or Briard? 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: Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard?	Not really Black Russian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bouvier des Ardennes breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Briard 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.	Not really 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard 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 Black Russian Terrier and Bouvier des Ardennes and Briard have?	6-12 puppies	4-6 puppies	8-10 puppies
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Black Russian Terrier vs Bouvier des Ardennes vs Briard Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	No data available

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