Black Russian Terrier

Across 36 single-size giant breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 0.8 years longer than the 10.2-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 105 lb is about 11 lb lighter than the 116 lb average for those giant breeds.

The listed origin is Russia. The coat is described as curly, double, medium, long. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 4 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 154 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Elbow Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.