Borzoi vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Borzoi to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Irish Wolfhounds.
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Russia
Unspecified
Origin Year
800 AD
-700 BC
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Very High
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Shaggy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Borzoi
Irish Wolfhound
