Borzoi vs Azawakh
Compare the Borzoi to the Azawakh. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Azawakhs.
Borzoi
Azawakh
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
24-29 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
33-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Azawakh
Origin Country
Russia
Mali
Origin Year
800 AD
1870 AD
Borzoi
Azawakh
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Azawakh
Borzoi
Azawakh
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
60-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Azawakh
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
40 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
High to Very High
Borzoi
Azawakh
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Borzoi
Azawakh
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Azawakh
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Borzoi
Azawakh
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Azawakh
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Borzoi
Azawakh
Borzoi
Azawakh
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Borzoi
Azawakh
