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Name	Cane Corso	Black Russian Terrier	Poodle
Origins	Italy	Russia	Germany France
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Black Terrier Mustaterrieri Russian Bear Schnauzer Schwarzer Russicher Terrier Stalin's Dog Tchiorny Terrier Terrier Noir Russem Chornyi	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1800-$2500	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Black Russian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Large	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Black Russian Terrier? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle weight comparison:	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	80-143 pounds (36-65 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	111.5 pounds (50.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 25-29 inches (64-74 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 27 inches (69 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (68 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle coat comparison:	Dense	Rough Curly Waterproof	Curly
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Black Russian Terrier and Poodle color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Gray	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Playful Independent Energetic Confident Affectionate Lively Gentle Social Cheerful Brave Stable Defensive	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle intelligence:	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Black Russian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Cane Corso 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.	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: Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Black Russian Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black Russian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Russian Terrier bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle mouthiness comparison:	Cane Corso 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.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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.	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Cane Corso dogs don't 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.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Cane Corso 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Black Russian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Russian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Black Russian Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle Health Comparison

Health Issues Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Black Russian Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Elbow Dysplasia Urinary Stones	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Cane Corso 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.	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Cane Corso, Black Russian Terrier and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Black Russian Terrier: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle energy level comparison:	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	Black Russian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Cane Corso 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.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle?	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black Russian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Cane Corso 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.	The Black Russian Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Cane Corso or Black Russian Terrier or Poodle? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle?	Not really Cane Corso 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.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle 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 Cane Corso and Black Russian Terrier and Poodle have?	4-6 puppies	6-12 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Black Russian Terrier vs Poodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy 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 Molossian type 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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. 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	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

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