Comparison: Newfoundland and Russian Black Terrier

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

Newfoundland
Photo: ChrisS3435, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Russian Black Terrier
Photo: Pleple2000 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
NewfoundlandRussian Black Terrier
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Country of originCanadaRussia
CategoryGiantLarge
Height at withers63–71 cm66–78 cm
Weight45–70 kg45–60 kg
Life span8–10 years–
Recognition features
  • Large, massive dog with a dense water-resistant coat
  • Most often black, also brown or black-and-white (Landseer)
  • Broad head and gentle expression
  • Large, massive, athletic dog with a rough, thick black coat
  • Abundant beard, moustache and eyebrows
  • Well-developed head, deep chest and heavy bone
CoatDouble, oily, water-resistant coat; black, brown or white-and-black.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.
PurposeA working dog of Newfoundland fishermen that hauled nets and rescued drowning people; it has webbed feet.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.