Taigan vs Borzoi Comparison – Which dog is better Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya Taigan or Barzoi?

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Name	Taigan	Borzoi
Origins	Kyrgyzstan	Russia Belarus
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Kyrgyzskaya Borzaya Taigan Tajgan Kyrgyz Sighthound	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Taigan vs Borzoi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Taigan vs Borzoi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Taigan or Borzoi? Is the Taigan bigger than the Borzoi breed? Is a Taigan smaller than a Borzoi?	Medium	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Taigan or Borzoi? Taigan vs Borzoi weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)
Height Which is taller, Taigan or Borzoi? Is a Taigan taller than a Borzoi?	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (65 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Taigan vs Borzoi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Taigan or Borzoi? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Taigan and Borzoi?	Unknown	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Taigan or Borzoi?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.

Taigan vs Borzoi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Taigan or Borzoi smarter? Which is best? Taigan vs Borzoi intelligence:	Smart: The Taigan dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Taigan vs Borzoi trainability comparison. What's the difference between Taigan vs Borzoi?	Taigan dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Taigan or Borzoi?	Taigan dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Taigan or Borzoi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Taigan dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Taigan vs Borzoi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Taigan or Borzoi? Taigan vs Borzoi behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Sensitive Intelligent Outright Quiet Calm Vigilant Reserved	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Taigan vs Borzoi?	Sensitive: Taigan dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Borzoi dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Taigan vs Borzoi?	Average to High: Taigan dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Taigan vs Borzoi social needs comparison:	Taigan dogs are a social breed. See more.	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Taigan vs Borzoi?	The wanderlust potential of the Taigan is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Taigan vs Borzoi? Which can be better for hunting?	Taigan 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Taigan vs Borzoi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Taigan vs Borzoi playfulness comparison:	Taigans are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Taigan vs Borzoi?	Average to High: The Taigan is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Taigan or Borzoi?	It is not recommended to keep the Taigan breed in the home.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Taigan vs Borzoi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Taigan dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Taigan or Borzoi?	Taigan 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Taigan vs Borzoi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Taigan or Borzoi?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Taigan bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Taigan more dangerous than a Borzoi?	Low 🔽 The Taigan has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Taigan vs Borzoi mouthiness comparison:	Taigan dogs have an 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.

Taigan vs Borzoi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Taigan vs Borzoi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Taigan vs Borzoi?	The Taigan is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Borzoi 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: Taigan vs Borzoi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Taigan vs Borzoi health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Taigan vs Borzoi?	Average The Taigan should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Taigan vs Borzoi lifespan comparison. How long do Taigan and Borzoi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Taigan and Borzoi?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Taigan: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Taigan vs Borzoi?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.

Taigan vs Borzoi Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Taigan vs Borzoi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Taigan or Borzoi? Does the Taigan breed eat more than the Borzoi breed?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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? Taigan vs Borzoi weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Taigan has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Taigan vs Borzoi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Taigan vs Borzoi coat comparison:	Soft Thick	Feathered
Colors What are the original Taigan and Borzoi color? Taigan vs Borzoi color comparison:	Black Gray White Brown	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Taigan or Borzoi? Taigan vs Borzoi grooming comparison:	Average: The Taigan requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Taigan or Borzoi? Do Taigan dogs shed more than Borzoi dogs?	Taigan dogs are low shedders. See more.	Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Taigan or Borzoi?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Taigan vs Borzoi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Taigan or Borzoi?	Medium ⏺ The Taigan has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Taigan vs Borzoi?	The Taigan is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Taigan vs Borzoi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Taigan dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Taigan or Borzoi? Which dog is more friendly?	Taigan dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most 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 Taigan or Borzoi?	Taigan dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Taigan or Borzoi?	Taigan dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Taigan or Borzoi? Can a Taigan and a Borzoi be friends? Do Taigan dogs get along with Borzoi dogs?	Taigan dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Taigan vs Borzoi?	Yes Taigan 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Taigan is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Taigans are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.

Taigan vs Borzoi 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Taigan or Borzoi? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Taigan vs Borzoi?	Not really Taigan 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.
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.
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.

Taigan vs Borzoi Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Taigan and Borzoi have? Taigan vs Borzoi litter size comparison:	6-8 puppies	1-11 puppies
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Taigan vs Borzoi Recognition Comparison

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

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