Borzoi vs Irish Water Spaniel
Compare the Borzoi to the Irish Water Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Irish Water Spaniels.
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
45-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Origin Country
Russia
Ireland
Origin Year
800 AD
1000 AD
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium to High
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Low
None
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Curly
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Borzoi
Irish Water Spaniel
