Borzoi vs Rottweiler vs German Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Borzoi | Rottweiler | German Shepherd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Russia  Belarus |  Germany | Germany |
| Group | Hunting Dogs | Working Dogs | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) |
| Popularity Rank | 102 | 8 | 2 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| Other Names | Russian Wolfhound, Barzoï, Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya, Psovoi | Rottie, Rott | Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Alsatian wolf dog (UK), Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. |
| FCI Group | 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 Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club | 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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America |
| Price | $1000-$1200 | $1200-$2000 | $800-$2000 |
General Appearance - Borzoi vs Rottweiler vs German Shepherd
| Size | Large Giant | Large Giant | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) |
| Height | Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Borzoi vs Rottweiler vs German Shepherd
| Coat | Feathered | Dense | Fuzzy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Cream Red White Brindle Sable Black | Mahogany Tan Rust Black | Silver Tan Red Black |
| Grooming | Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Borzois are heavy shedders. | Rottweilers shed moderately. | German Shepherds are heavy shedders. |
Characteristics - Borzoi vs Rottweiler vs German Shepherd
| Temperament | Athletic Independent Quiet Gentle Intelligent Respectful | Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective | Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful |
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| Intelligent Rank | Low: The Borzoi if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
| Trainability | Borzois are easy to train. | Rottweilers are easy to train. | German Shepherds are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Borzois don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | German Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Borzois are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level. | German Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
| Social Needs | Borzois need for social interaction is average. | Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction. | German Shepherds need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Borzois are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs. | German Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Borzois can't provide protection for their territory. | Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs. | German Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody. |
High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. |
High The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Borzois have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | German Shepherds have a strong 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. | Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds. | German Shepherds are not the biggest explorers. |
| Prey Drive | Borzois have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | German Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| 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. | Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | German Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. |
| Adaptability | Borzois adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | German Shepherds 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. | Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Good With - Borzoi vs Rottweiler vs German Shepherd
| Stranger Friendly | Borzois are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs. | German Shepherds are stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Borzois are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | German Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Borzois are not cat-friendly dogs. | Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats. | German Shepherds are average friendly towards cats. |
| Dog Friendly | Borzois are not dog-friendly. | Rottweilers are not dog-friendly. | German Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Borzois do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Rottweilers are generally with other pets. | German Shepherds are generally with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Borzois are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No German Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good 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. |
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. |
Yes 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. |
Yes 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 Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really German Shepherd 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. |
Yes 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 Rottweiler vs German Shepherd
| Health Issues | The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems | Anesthesia Sensitivity Bloat Dental Problems Elbow Dysplasia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Patellar Luxation Thyroid Disorder | Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Allergies Blindness Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 8-11 years | 10-13 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Borzois have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | German Shepherds are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Borzois have an average exercise need. | Rottweilers have an average exercise need. | German Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Borzois like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | German Shepherds don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Low to Average. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Low to 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 | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Borzoi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The German Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Borzoi vs Rottweiler vs German Shepherd
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 1-11 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 6-10 puppies |
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