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Name	Scottish Deerhound	Borzoi	Volpino Italiano
Origins	Scotland	Russia Belarus	Italy
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deerhound	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound	Florentine Spitz Italian Spitz Volpino Cane de Quirinale
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Which is the smallest dog, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Giant	Large Giant	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Borzoi? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano weight comparison:	75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)
Height Which is taller, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano height comparison:	28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	30 inches (76 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$1000-$1200	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Frequent: The Scottish Deerhound is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.	Average: The Volpino Italiano is a commonly available dog breed.

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	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.
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Trainability Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano trainability comparison.	Scottish Deerhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Scottish Deerhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Friendly Docile Gentle Polite Still	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Borzoi dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano?	High: Scottish Deerhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Volpino Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano social needs comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Scottish Deerhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Scottish Deerhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Volpino Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Scottish Deerhound dogs 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.	Volpino Italiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Scottish Deerhound bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Volpino Italiano bite force: Weak.
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 Scottish Deerhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano mouthiness comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano health comparison. Which is the healthier: Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Volpino Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano health problems comparison:	Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Factor Vii Deficiency Drug Sensitivity Cystinuria Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Scottish Deerhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Volpino Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano lifespan comparison. How long do Scottish Deerhound, Borzoi and Volpino Italiano breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-10 years The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhound: 9 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Volpino Italiano: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano?	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.	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano energy level comparison:	Scottish Deerhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Scottish Deerhound dogs have an average exercise need.	Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need.	Volpino Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Scottish Deerhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Volpino Italiano dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Scottish Deerhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Volpino Italiano has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano coat comparison:	Wiry	Feathered	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Scottish Deerhound, Borzoi and Volpino Italiano color?	Gray Blue Brindle	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle	Black Red White Fawn Champagne Honey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Scottish Deerhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or {name3 shedding:	Scottish Deerhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Volpino Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano?	Medium ⏺ The Scottish Deerhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Scottish Deerhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Scottish Deerhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Volpino Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? Which dog is more friendly?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano?	Scottish Deerhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.	Volpino Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano?	Yes Scottish Deerhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Volpino Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Scottish Deerhound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Scottish Deerhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Scottish Deerhound or Borzoi or Volpino Italiano? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano?	Not really Scottish Deerhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like 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.

Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano 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 Scottish Deerhound and Borzoi and Volpino Italiano have?	4-8 puppies	1-11 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Scottish Deerhound vs Borzoi vs Volpino Italiano Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	No data available

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