Comparison: Airedale Terrier and Russian Black Terrier

Airedale Terrier and Russian Black Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Airedale Terrier
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Russian Black Terrier
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Airedale TerrierRussian Black Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomRussia
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers56–61 cm66–78 cm
Weight18–29 kg45–60 kg
Life span10–13 years–
Recognition features
  • Harsh black-and-tan saddle coat
  • About 58 cm tall, square build
  • Long head with beard and folded ears
  • Large, massive, athletic dog with a rough, thick black coat
  • Abundant beard, moustache and eyebrows
  • Well-developed head, deep chest and heavy bone
CoatHard wiry coat with undercoat; black and tan.Rough, thick double coat with a slightly waved outer coat of 5–15 cm and soft dense undercoat; pronounced beard, moustache and eyebrows; black, or black with some grey hairs.
PurposeThe largest terrier, from the Aire valley in Yorkshire, bred for otter and rat hunting; later a service and war dog.A large working, guard and sport dog, bred in the Soviet Union for military and service use.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.