Comparison: Borzoi and Greyhound

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

Borzoi
Photo: ROVER_JP, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Greyhound
Photo: Vincent Eisfeld, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
BorzoiGreyhound
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originRussiaUnited Kingdom
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers68–82 cm68–76 cm
Weight25–48 kg27–40 kg
Life span9–12 years10–14 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
  • Aerodynamic lean build with a deep chest
  • Short smooth coat, rose ears
  • Long, sabre-like tail
CoatLong, silky, wavy coat.Short, fine, close coat.
PurposeA Russian aristocratic sighthound used for wolf hunting; keen vision and high speed.An ancient British sighthound for racing and hare coursing; the fastest dog, over 65 km/h.

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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.