Afghan Hound vs Borzoi
Compare the Afghan Hound to the Borzoi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Afghan Hounds and Borzoi.
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-29 Inches
26-32 Inches
Weight
45-60 Pounds
60-105 Pounds
Intelligence
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Origin Country
Afghanistan
Russia
Origin Year
-200 BC
800 AD
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
15-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Afghan Hound
Borzoi
