Borzoi vs Greyhound Comparison – Which dog is better Russian Wolfhound or English Greyhound?

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Name	Borzoi	Greyhound
Origins	Russia Belarus	United Kingdom
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Russian Wolfhound, Barzoï, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, Psovoi	English Greyhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Borzoi vs Greyhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
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 1885 as a Hound breed.
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 Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 Which is cheaper, Borzoi or Greyhound? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Borzoi and Greyhound?	No data available	$500-$800
Availability	Frequent	Frequent

Borzoi vs Greyhound General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Borzoi or Greyhound? Borzoi vs Greyhound size comparison:	Large Giant	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Borzoi or Greyhound? Borzoi vs Greyhound weight comparison:	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 Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height Which is taller, Borzoi or Greyhound? Borzoi vs Greyhound height comparison:	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 Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Borzoi vs Greyhound Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Borzoi vs Greyhound coat comparison:	Feathered	Fine
Colors What are the original Borzoi and Greyhound color? Borzoi vs Greyhound color comparison:	Cream Red White Brindle Sable Black	Gray White Blue Red Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Borzoi or Greyhound? Borzoi vs Greyhound grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Borzoi or Greyhound? Borzoi vs Greyhound shedding:	Borzois are heavy shedders.	Greyhounds shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Borzoi or Greyhound?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Borzoi vs Greyhound Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Borzoi or Greyhound? Borzoi vs Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Athletic Independent Quiet Gentle Intelligent Respectful	Intelligent Affectionate Outright Tempered Gentle Athletic Quiet
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Borzoi or Greyhound smarter? Which is best? Borzoi vs Greyhound intelligence:	Low: The Borzoi if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Greyhound.
Trainability Borzoi vs Greyhound trainability comparison. What's the difference between Borzoi vs Greyhound?	Borzois are easy to train.	Greyhounds are easy to train.
Playfulness Borzoi vs Greyhound playfulness comparison:	Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Borzoi vs Greyhound?	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 Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Borzoi vs Greyhound?	Borzois are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Borzoi vs Greyhound social needs comparison:	Borzois need for social interaction is average.	Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Borzoi vs Greyhound?	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal.	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Borzoi or Greyhound?	Borzois are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Greyhounds are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Borzois can't provide protection for their territory.	Greyhounds can't provide protection for their territory.
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 Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Borzoi or Greyhound?	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.	Above 400 PSI The strongest: Dogs that have a strong bite force are usually quite powerful and large.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Borzoi vs Greyhound mouthiness comparison:	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 Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Borzoi vs Greyhound?	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 Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Borzoi vs Greyhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Borzois have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Borzoi or Greyhound?	Nem a legjobb választás Borzoi, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Borzoi tartása lakásban.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Greyhound fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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 Which dog can be left alone: Borzoi or Greyhound?	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.

Borzoi vs Greyhound Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Borzoi or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Borzois are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Greyhounds are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Borzoi or Greyhound?	Borzois are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Borzoi or Greyhound?	Borzois are not cat-friendly dogs.	Greyhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Borzoi or Greyhound?	Borzois are not dog-friendly.	Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Borzoi vs Greyhound?	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 Which one could be a 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 Which one could be a therapy dog: Borzoi or Greyhound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Borzoi vs Greyhound?	Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Borzois do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Greyhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Borzoi vs Greyhound Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Borzoi vs Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Borzoi vs Greyhound?	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 Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Borzoi vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Borzoi vs Greyhound health problems comparison:	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
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Borzoi vs Greyhound?	Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Borzoi vs Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Borzoi and Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Borzoi and Greyhound?	10-12 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic Borzoi vs Greyhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Borzoi or Greyhound? Borzoi vs Greyhound energy level comparison:	Borzois have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Greyhounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Borzoi vs Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Borzoi or Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Borzois have an average exercise need.	Greyhounds exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Borzoi or Greyhound?	Borzois like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Greyhounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Borzoi or Greyhound? Does the Borzoi breed eat more than the Greyhound breed?	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 / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Borzoi vs Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Borzoi vs Greyhound?	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 Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Borzoi or Greyhound?	Medium The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Borzoi vs Greyhound?	The Borzoi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Borzoi vs Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Borzoi and Greyhound have? Borzoi vs Greyhound litter size comparison:	1-11 puppies	1-12 puppies
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