Borzoi vs Italian Greyhound
Compare the Borzoi to the Italian Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Borzoi and Italian Greyhounds.
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
26-32 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
60-105 Pounds
7-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Origin Country
Russia
Turkey
Origin Year
800 AD
-1000 BC
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-80 °F
60-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
40 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Low
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Borzoi
Italian Greyhound
