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Borzoi vs Greyhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name Borzoi Greyhound
OriginsRussia Belarus United Kingdom
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Group Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank102156
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Other Names Russian Wolfhound, Barzoï, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, Psovoi English Greyhound
Breed Type Purebred Purebred
AKC Group Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition No set American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Price $1000-$1200 $500-$800

General Appearance - Borzoi vs Greyhound

Size Large
Giant 		Giant
Weight Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)
Avg. Weight Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)
Avg. Height Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Borzoi vs Greyhound

Coat Feathered Fine
Colors Cream
Red
White
Brindle
Sable
Black 		Gray
White
Blue
Red
Black
Grooming
Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming.
Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level
Borzois are heavy shedders.
Greyhounds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Borzoi vs Greyhound

Temperament Athletic
Independent
Quiet
Gentle
Intelligent
Respectful 		Intelligent
Affectionate
Outright
Tempered
Gentle
Athletic
Quiet
Intelligent Rank
Low: The Borzoi if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Average: Greyhound's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability
Borzois are easy to train.
Greyhounds are easy to train.
Playfulness
Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level
Borzois don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Greyhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level
Borzois are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs
Borzois need for social interaction is average.
Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking
Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal.
Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability
Borzois are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
Greyhounds are average watchdogs.
Territorial
Borzois can't provide protection for their territory.
Greyhounds can't provide protection for their territory.
Biting Potential Low
The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody.
 Low
The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Borzois have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Greyhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home.
Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive
Borzois have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly
Borzois are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Greyhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability
Borzois adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Borzoi vs Greyhound

Stranger Friendly
Borzois are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Greyhounds are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Borzois are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Borzois are not cat-friendly dogs.
Greyhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Borzois are not dog-friendly.
Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly No
Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
 No
Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly
Borzois do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Greyhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners No
Borzois are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
 No
Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Not really
This breed generally not used as a service dog.
 Not really
This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Not really
This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
 Yes
This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Not really
A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
 Not really
A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Not really
The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
 Not really
The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog Not really
Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
 Not really
Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Not really
A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
 Not really
A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Borzoi vs Greyhound

Health Issues
The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Anesthesia Sensitivity
Bloat
Dental Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Heart Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Patellar Luxation
Thyroid Disorder 		Allergies
Alopecia
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Cold Intolerance
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Osteoarthritis
Osteosarcoma
Pannus
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Sensitivity To Anesthesia
Vitreous Degeneration
Life Expectancy 10-12 years 10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic No No
Energy Level
Borzois have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Greyhounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need
Borzois have an average exercise need.
Greyhounds exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Borzois like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Greyhounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential
Low to Average.
Average.
Weather & Climate 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.
 Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness Medium
The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.
 Medium
The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency
The Borzoi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.
The Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Borzoi vs Greyhound

Gestation Length 60-64 days 60-64 days
How often can the have a litter? Once a year.
More frequent breeding is not healthy.
 Once a year.
More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size 1-11 puppies 1-12 puppies
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