Comparison: Borzoi and Irish Wolfhound

Borzoi and Irish Wolfhound 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
Irish Wolfhound
Photo: Camillo 60, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
BorzoiIrish Wolfhound
FCI group10. Sighthounds10. Sighthounds
Country of originRussiaIreland
CategoryGiantGiant
Height at withers68–82 cm71–86 cm
Weight25–48 kg40–55 kg
Life span9–12 years6–8 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
  • Rough, wiry coat, most often grey
  • Over 79 cm tall
  • Long head and strong tail
CoatLong, silky, wavy coat.Rough, harsh coat.
PurposeA Russian aristocratic sighthound used for wolf hunting; keen vision and high speed.An ancient Irish hunting dog used for wolves and deer; one of the tallest dog breeds.

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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.