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Name	Kuvasz	Irish Wolfhound	Black Russian Terrier
Origins	Hungary	Ireland	Russia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Kuvasz	Cu Faoil	Black Terrier Mustaterrieri Russian Bear Schnauzer Schwarzer Russicher Terrier Stalin's Dog Tchiorny Terrier Terrier Noir Russem Chornyi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Giant	Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Irish Wolfhound? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)	80-143 pounds (36-65 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)	111.5 pounds (50.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier height comparison:	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 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: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (69 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (68 cm)

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$500-$1200	$1800-$2000	$1800-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Black Russian Terrier is easier than average to get.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	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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Trainability Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier trainability comparison.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite 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 Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful	Playful Independent Energetic Confident Affectionate Lively Gentle Social Cheerful Brave Stable Defensive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Kuvasz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier?	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound 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 Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier social needs comparison:	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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?	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Black Russian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier playfulness comparison:	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, 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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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier?	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier 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 Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Wolfhound 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Russian Terrier 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 Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black Russian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier?	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	Black Russian Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Elbow Dysplasia Urinary Stones
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Irish Wolfhound 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Kuvasz, Irish Wolfhound and Black Russian Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Black Russian Terrier: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier?	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 cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound 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.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier energy level comparison:	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	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 Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Black Russian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Wolfhound 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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	8 to 10 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	3 to 4.5 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? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier coat comparison:	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Wiry Rough	Rough Curly Waterproof
Colors What are the original Kuvasz, Irish Wolfhound and Black Russian Terrier color?	White	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten	Black Gray
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Black Russian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or {name3 shedding:	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Black Russian Terrier 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: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black Russian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Black Russian Terrier is an average drooler. See more.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are not 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 Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier?	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Black Russian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier?	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound 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 Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Wolfhound 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?	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Black Russian Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier 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: Kuvasz or Irish Wolfhound or Black Russian Terrier? 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: Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier?	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound 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.
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	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.

Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier 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 Kuvasz and Irish Wolfhound and Black Russian Terrier have?	8-12 puppies	3-4 puppies	6-12 puppies
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Kuvasz vs Irish Wolfhound vs Black Russian Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2004 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
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 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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America	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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