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Name	Borzoi	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog	Broholmer
Origins	Russia Belarus	Switzerland	Denmark
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound	Swissy Great Swiss Mountain Dog Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund Large Swiss Mountain Dog Great Swiss Cattle Dog Bouvier Suisse	Danish Broholmer Danish Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Which is the smallest dog, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Large Giant	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer weight comparison:	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)	130-135 pounds (59-61 kg)	Male: 110-150 pounds (50-68 kg), Female: 90-130 pounds (40-58 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)	132.5 pounds (60 kg)	Male: 130 pounds (59 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49 kg)
Height Which is taller, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer height comparison:	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	23.5-28.5 (66 cm)	Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm) Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$2000-$2500	$1300-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Broholmer is a commonly available dog breed.

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer intelligence:	Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Broholmer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer trainability comparison.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Broholmer dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Broholmer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Broholmer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful	Protective Alert Devoted Selfish Fearless Good-natured Confidence	Protective Confident Friendly Calm
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Borzoi dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Broholmer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer?	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Broholmer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer social needs comparison:	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Broholmer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Broholmer dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Broholmer dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer playfulness comparison:	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Broholmers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer?	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Broholmer is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Borzoi indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Broholmer indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Broholmer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Greater Swiss Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Broholmer bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Broholmer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer mouthiness comparison:	Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Broholmer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer?	The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Broholmers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Distichiasis Digestive Problems	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Broholmer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer lifespan comparison. How long do Borzoi, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Broholmer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Broholmer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Borzoi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Broholmer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer energy level comparison:	Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Broholmer dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average exercise need.	Broholmer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Broholmer dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Broholmer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense	Rough Smooth
Colors What are the original Borzoi, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Broholmer color?	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle	Black Red White	Red Yellow Golden
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Broholmer doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or {name3 shedding:	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Broholmer dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer?	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Broholmer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Broholmer is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Broholmer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Which dog is more friendly?	Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Broholmer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Broholmer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Broholmer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer?	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Broholmer dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer?	Yes Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Broholmer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Broholmer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.	Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Broholmers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Borzoi or Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Broholmer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer?	Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Broholmer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Borzoi and Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Broholmer have?	1-11 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Borzoi vs Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Broholmer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club American Pet Registry, Inc.	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club

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