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Workinggiant🌍 Russiaguard and protector
Black Russian Terrier
Confident, calm, loyal, courageous
Popularity
566
Large Soviet-era guard breed; powerful, composed, and needs structured training.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
coarse all-black coat with dense insulating undercoat
Colors
black, black with gray hairs
Male height
27–30 in
Female height
26–29 in
Male weight
80–140 lb
Female weight
75–120 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
1
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
3
Drooling
3
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
5
