Black Russian Terrier vs Chow Chow
Compare the Black Russian Terrier to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Black Russian Terriers and Chow Chows.
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
99-132 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Origin Country
Russia
China
Origin Year
1940 AD
-150 BC
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low to Medium
None
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Black Russian Terrier
Chow Chow
