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Name	Borzoi	Scottish Deerhound	Poodle
Origins	Russia Belarus	Scotland	Germany France
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound	Deerhound	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Large Giant	Giant	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Scottish Deerhound? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle weight comparison:	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)	75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)	92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle height comparison:	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	30 inches (76 cm)	15 inches (38 cm) or more

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Scottish Deerhound is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle intelligence:	Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle trainability comparison.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? 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.	Scottish Deerhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful	Dignified Friendly Docile Gentle Polite Still	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual
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.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle?	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Scottish Deerhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle social needs comparison:	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Scottish Deerhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Poodle 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Scottish Deerhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle?	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Scottish Deerhound barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Poodle 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 Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Scottish Deerhound breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle 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: Scottish Deerhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Scottish Deerhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Scottish Deerhound bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary.
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 Scottish Deerhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle mouthiness comparison:	Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle?	The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder	Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Factor Vii Deficiency Drug Sensitivity Cystinuria Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying
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.	Rare The Scottish Deerhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Borzoi, Scottish Deerhound and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhound: 9 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle?	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 average to cold weather conditions The Scottish Deerhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle energy level comparison:	Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need.	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Scottish Deerhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	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.	2 to 3 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle 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 Scottish Deerhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle coat comparison:	Feathered	Wiry	Curly
Colors What are the original Borzoi, Scottish Deerhound and Poodle color?	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle	Gray Blue Brindle	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Scottish Deerhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or {name3 shedding:	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Scottish Deerhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle?	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Deerhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Poodle 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 Scottish Deerhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle 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.	Scottish Deerhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are 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 Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle?	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle?	Yes Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Scottish Deerhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Poodle 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.	Yes Scottish Deerhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Poodle 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.	Scottish Deerhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Borzoi or Scottish Deerhound or Poodle? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle?	Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Scottish Deerhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Poodle breed usually likes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle 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 Scottish Deerhound and Poodle have?	1-11 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Borzoi vs Scottish Deerhound vs Poodle 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 1886 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy 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 Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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