Borzoi vs Whippet
Compare the Borzoi to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Whippets.
Borzoi
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Whippet
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
800 AD
1610 AD
Borzoi
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Whippet
Borzoi
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Whippet
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Borzoi
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Borzoi
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Whippet
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Borzoi
Whippet
Borzoi
Whippet
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Borzoi
Whippet
