Comparison: Borzoi and Deerhound

Borzoi and Deerhound are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Borzoi	Deerhound
FCI group	10. Sighthounds	10. Sighthounds
Country of origin	Russia	United Kingdom
Category	Giant	–
Height at withers	68–82 cm	–
Weight	25–48 kg	36.5–45.5 kg
Life span	9–12 years	–
Recognition features	Long fine silky wavy coat with a neck frill Long narrow head with a Roman nose Tall lean body up to 85 cm	Resembles a rough-coated greyhound of larger size and bone Harsh, wiry coat about 8 to 10 cm long, softer on head, breast and belly, with moustache and some beard Small, soft ears folded back in repose, black nose and eye rims, long tail reaching almost to the ground
Coat	Long, silky, wavy coat.	Shaggy but not over-coated; thick, close-lying, ragged, harsh or crisp to the touch; a woolly coat is highly undesirable. Colours: dark blue-grey, darker and lighter greys or brindles, yellows, sandy-red or red fawns with black points; a white chest, white toes and a slight white tip to the stern are permissible, a white blaze or collar is not.
Purpose	A Russian aristocratic sighthound used for wolf hunting; keen vision and high speed.	A racing dog, hunting dog (red deer) and companion.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.