Borzoi vs Greyhound
Compare the Borzoi to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Greyhounds.
Borzoi
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Greyhound
Origin Country
Russia
Egypt
Origin Year
800 AD
-4000 BC
Borzoi
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Greyhound
Borzoi
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High
Borzoi
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Borzoi
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Borzoi
Greyhound
Borzoi
Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Borzoi
Greyhound
