Borzoi vs Greyhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Borzoi | Greyhound |
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Origins | ![]() ![]() | ![]() |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 102 | 156 |
Reviews | 1 | 1 |
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Other Names | Russian Wolfhound, Barzoï, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, Psovoi | English Greyhound |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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